Draft RFP for Industry Comments - Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) John Cochran (JC) Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Kansas City District has issued a Special Notice for a Draft Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking industry comments for an Integrated Design and Construction Contract (IDaC). This project involves pre-construction services, early work items, and construction options for the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) John Cochran (JC) Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. The estimated magnitude is between $1 Billion and $1.5 Billion. Industry comments are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The opportunity, identified under NAICS Code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and Product Service Code Y1DA (Construction Of Hospitals And Infirmaries), focuses on the comprehensive construction of the John Cochran VA Hospital. The IDaC will encompass both design integration and construction phases.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Draft Solicitation for Comments)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Integrated Design and Construction Contract (IDaC)
- Estimated Magnitude: $1,000,000,000 to $1,500,000,000
- Estimated Performance Period:
- Pre-construction services and early work items: 820 calendar days.
- IDaC construction option CLINS: 2,400 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: None specified (this is a draft for comments)
- Comments Due: April 3, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: March 20, 2026
Industry Engagement & Response
USACE is actively soliciting feedback on this draft RFP. Interested parties can submit:
- General comments via ProjNet bidder inquiries, which will close on April 3, 2026.
- Responses to specific questions (attached to the notice) via email to Michael France (michael.g.france@usace.army.mil) and David Walsh (david.j.walsh@usace.army.mil) by April 3, 2026.
Shortly after the comment period closes, USACE intends to conduct person-to-person interviews with Prime contractors to gather more specific feedback. These meetings are preferred face-to-face in St. Louis, but Teams meetings can be accommodated. Prime contractors interested in an interview should submit their information when responding to the questionnaire.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning and information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any services.