C219--Reduce Inefficiencies in VA Design and Construction (RICVDC) - Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information for Scope of RICVDC
Overview
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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), Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM), has issued a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) for the Reduce Inefficiencies & Costs in VA Design and Construction (RICVDC) initiative. The VA seeks professional support to conduct a comprehensive review and optimization of current VA standards and requirements found on the Technical Library (TIL). The primary goal is to improve cost, quality, and operation of VA facilities, aligning with the VA Secretary's direction. Responses are due by April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The objective of RICVDC is to obtain qualified consultant support to:
- Review and modify current VA standards and requirements.
- Optimize VA Requirements to enhance cost, schedule, quality, safety, and resiliency of VA facilities.
- Improve design and construction efficiency by adopting applicable private healthcare industry practices while preserving VA mission-critical requirements.
- Identify opportunities to reduce inefficiencies, validate space criteria, and clarify technical requirements.
- Establish engagements with private sector partners to leverage commercial best practices.
- Create clear, consistent VA requirements and promote commercially proven delivery approaches.
Specific tasks for the consultant include:
- Data identification, collection, analysis, and organization (comparing VA requirements with industry standards).
- Evaluation of TIL Documents for clarity, efficiency, and potential conflicts.
- Analysis and support for VA’s Fourth Mission.
- Hospital space benchmark update and modernization study.
- Industry engagement support activities.
- Legal analysis of design and construction standards.
- Cost analysis development.
- Leasing analysis.
- Evaluation of potential modifications to current major construction projects.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, by 3:00 PM CST
- Published: April 2, 2026
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 180 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed.
Evaluation
This notice is for acquisition planning and market research purposes only, to identify potential sources capable of performing the described services and to solicit feedback on intended tasks. Responses will inform future acquisition strategies.
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Proposal or a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. Responders are solely responsible for all preparation expenses. Industry feedback is encouraged, particularly from companies with at least 10 years of experience in healthcare design and construction. Submit responses to Contracting Officer Jason Hardy at jason.hardy@va.gov.