C1DA--626-26-101 - AE Upgrade Nashville Generator Systems

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for AE Upgrade Nashville Generator Systems, identified by Solicitation Number 36C24925R0069. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, is seeking proposals for this project.

While specific technical requirements are not detailed in the provided text, the subject line indicates the project involves "Generator Systems" upgrades.

This solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

Submission details and evaluation criteria are not provided in this excerpt.

This opportunity is specifically set aside for SDVOSB.

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 37129
• Product Service Code: C1DA
• NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9 (90C), NCO 9, 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204, Murfreesboro TN 37129.
• Point of Contact: Jen Jamieson, Contract Specialist, jen.jamieson@va.gov, (615) 867-6000 x20202.
• Award Information (for reference, not part of the solicitation itself): Award Number 36C24926C0004, Award Amount $1,999,205.00, Award Date 01-08-2026, Awardee: HEALTH FACILITY SOLUTIONS COMPANY, UEI: HGD8C58ELNL3, Address: 151 ALGERITA DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a presolicitation notice for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Design Services for the "Upgrade Nashville Generator Systems" project at the VA Tennessee Valley HealthCare System (TVHS) Nashville Campus. The project aims to upgrade five campus generators and fuel tanks to meet current and future needs, as the existing emergency system lacks sufficient capacity.

The selected A&E firm will be responsible for preparing complete contract drawings, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and providing services throughout construction. This includes design services for Electrical, Controls, Fire Protection, Telecommunications, Plumbing, Architectural, Mechanical, and Structural systems. Specific work includes replacement/addition of Generators, Fuel Tanks, Building/Enclosure, Cabling/Wiring, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Controls, Load Shedding, Physical Security Upgrades, Testing, and Commissioning.

• Estimated Budget: $10,000,000.00 to $20,000,000.00

• NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services

• Small Business Size Standard: $25.5 million

• Product/Service Code: C1DA – Architect and Engineering – Construction: Hospitals and Infirmaries

• Period of Performance: 320 Calendar Days

• Contract Type: Negotiated Firm-Fixed Price Contract

• Submission: Interested firms must submit their current SF 330 package via email to jen.jamieson@va.gov and michael.brown1305@va.gov.

• Deadline: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time.

• SF 330 Page Limit: 50 pages total (including cover page and other documents).

• Evaluation: Firms will be selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications, following FAR Part 36.6. A minimum of three highly qualified firms will be selected for discussions, with a fee proposal requested from the top-rated firm.

• Selection Criteria: Professional qualifications, specialized experience, capacity, past performance (CPARS or PPQs), local geographical knowledge, reputation, record of claims, and experience of proposed personnel.

• Set-Aside: 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.

• Requirements: Firms must be listed and viewable in the SAM.gov database at the time of offer submission and prior to award. Active SAM registration is mandatory. Awarded contractor must submit evidence of enrollment with VETS4212.

• This is a presolicitation notice; it is not a request for an A&E fee proposal at this stage.

• Electronic submissions are required. Ensure compliance with email size limits (max 5MB per email, one email unless otherwise stated) and file format requirements (Microsoft Office, PDF, AutoCAD for drawings). No password-protected files.

• Firms are advised that the total cost of A&E services cannot exceed six (6%) percent of the estimated construction cost.

• The designing firm cannot be awarded the construction contract without agency head approval.