C1DA--657A5-26-104, Relocate Cath Lab to Fourth Floor Building 1 (VA-26-00045448)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The VA seeks Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firms for the relocation of the Cardiac Cath Lab from the second to the fourth floor of Building 1 at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. This is not a request for proposals, but for capability statements to inform future acquisition strategy. Responses are due March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Project Scope
The project involves providing Basic Professional Services for the relocation of the Cardiac Cath Lab. This includes gutting and rebuilding approximately 6,000 square feet of Building 1's fourth floor. The A/E firm will be responsible for design work for a construction project estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Key disciplines required include Supervisory, VPIH, Civil/Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Physical Security, and Fire Protection. The period of performance for all design work is 365 calendar days, including VA review times.
Contract Details & Set-Aside
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought - Market Research
- NAICS Code: 541310 (Architectural Services)
- Size Standard: $12.5 Million
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office 15, Leavenworth, Kansas
- Place of Performance: Marion VA Medical Center, 2401 West Main Street, Marion, IL 62959
Submission Requirements
Interested and qualified SDVOSB firms must submit a Capability Statement via email. The submission is limited to 10 pages and must include:
- Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and Unique Entity ID.
- Offeror's interest in submitting an SF330 if a solicitation is issued.
- Offeror's capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity.
- Offeror's CVE certification as a Veteran-owned business.
- Socio-economic status for NAICS code 541310.
- Joint Venture information, if applicable.
Firms must be registered in SAM.gov with NAICS code 541310 and qualified as an SDVOSB in the SBA registry (veterans.certify.sba.gov) by the response date. In accordance with VAAR 852.219-75, the prime architect must certify that they will not pay more than 50% of the government payment to non-SDVOSB firms.
Key Dates & Contact
- Posted Date: March 13, 2026
- Response Due Date: March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time
- Submission Email: david.sterrettt@va.gov (Subject line: "SOURCES SOUGHT: Project 657A5-26-104, Relocate Cath Lab to Fourth Floor Building 1")
- Point of Contact: David Sterrett, Contracting Officer, david.sterrett@va.gov.
- Note: No telephone inquiries will be accepted. This is for market research only and does not guarantee a future solicitation. Additional information, if any, will be posted under number 36C25526R0083 on SAM.gov.