C1DZ--658-317 | AE Services CPS Consolidate ICU | Salem, VA |
Overview
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
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), specifically the VHA Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), has issued an Intent to Sole Source for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services for Construction Period Services (CPS) for Project #658-317, the Consolidate Intensive Care Unit at the Salem VA Medical Center, VA. The VA intends to negotiate with Atriax/DLR Group JV, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB), as the original design firm. However, other responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit a capability statement. Responses are due by March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The selected firm will provide comprehensive A-E services during the construction phase. This includes:
- Solicitation Support Services (SSS): Attending pre-bid site visits, responding to technical questions/RFIs from contractors within five calendar days, and providing necessary addenda to revise specifications and drawings.
- Construction Period Services (CPS): Responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, creating air emissions and land disturbance permit applications, completing site visit reports, reviewing modification requests, completing a punch list, and delivering record drawings. The firm must possess working knowledge of all design issues and assume associated liabilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services) with a size standard of $25.5 million.
- Period of Performance: 36 months for Construction Period Services.
- Intended Contractor: Atriax/DLR Group JV, LLC (SDVOSB).
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: March 3, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested firms must submit a capability statement electronically (single PDF, <=4MB, <=4 single-sided pages) to amy.graham@va.gov and scott.elias@va.gov. The statement must include:
- Company name, UEI, address, Point-of-Contact.
- Business size and type (e.g., SDVOSB) based on NAICS 541330.
- A Statement of Interest in the project.
- Up to three examples from the past seven years of similar work where the firm took over design responsibilities and liabilities for SSS and CPS from a design completed by another firm. Examples should include project name, owner, contact, scope, size, building use, dollar value, and dates. The government will review submitted information to make a final determination regarding competition. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for responses.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This requirement is intended as a sole source to an SDVOSB, Atriax/DLR Group JV, LLC. However, other responsible sources are encouraged to demonstrate their capability to meet the project requirements.