C1DA--657A4-26-101, Replace Electrical Switchboards Building 1, 7 and 20

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255), is seeking Architectural & Engineering (A/E) services for Project 657A4-26-101: Replacement of Electrical Switchboards in Buildings 1, 7, and 20 at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. SF330 qualification packages are due February 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

The A/E firm will provide comprehensive design services for a primarily electrical infrastructure upgrade. This includes design development, detailed design work, and preparation of detailed construction documents. Key tasks involve:

• Investigations and evaluation of existing areas and systems, including staff interviews.
• Designing within the construction budget, fully compliant with VHA Construction Publications, current VA standards, design guides, and all relevant codes (mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, seismic, life safety).
• Developing a phase plan to minimize facility impact during construction.
• Conducting site visits for data gathering and verification of existing conditions.
• Providing a written synopsis for potential construction bidders.
• Utilizing SEPS and FOR REFERENCE SEPS Models where applicable.
• Establishing a secure file-sharing website (Procore or Oracle preferred) for correspondence and submittals, with costs included as a separate line item.
• Hiring a third-party firm for fire protection and life safety reviews at 60% and 100% design submissions.

Deliverables include Preliminary Layout, Schematic Submission, Design Development Submission (35%), Construction Documents Submissions (60%, 90%, 100%), Bid Document Submission, Conformed Drawings, and As-Built Drawings.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price.
• Estimated Construction Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $20,000,000.
• Anticipated Design Completion: Approximately 270 calendar days.
• SF330 Submission Deadline: February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
• Published Date: January 26, 2026 (latest modification).

Eligibility & Set-Aside

This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Firms must be:

• Verified and listed in the Small Business Administration (SBA) Registry (search.certifications.sba.gov).
• Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
• Compliant with VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting for Services.

Submission Requirements

Interested A/E firms must submit one (1) completed Standard Form 330 (SF330) qualification package (Parts I and II) electronically. The SF330, including additional pages, shall not exceed sixty-five (65) pages. Submissions should be sent to Matthew.Finley@va.gov and Lucia.Cowsert@va.gov.

Evaluation Criteria

Selection will be based on the following criteria, in descending order of importance:

1. Professional Qualifications
2. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence
3. Capacity to Accomplish Work
4. Past Performance
5. Estimating Effectiveness
6. Claims, Terminations and Litigation

Additional Notes

This is a presolicitation notice and a request for SF 330s; no solicitation document is available at this time. The schedule for bidding and construction has not been finalized and is contingent upon funding availability. The Government will not pay for response costs. Personal visits to discuss this announcement are not allowed.