M1LZ--Parking Services for the Iron Mountain VAMC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252), is seeking proposals for Parking Services at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. This opportunity aims to alleviate parking issues, reduce congestion, and enhance patient service. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by June 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive parking services for approximately 50 vehicles daily. Key services include:
- Ticketing and securing vehicle keys.
- Providing necessary supplies like cones.
- Greeting patients/visitors within 10 minutes of arrival and retrieving vehicles within 10 minutes of request.
- Ensuring contractor employees wear uniforms, maintain a professional appearance, and drive safely.
- Responsibility for lost keys and vehicle damage.
- Adherence to VA facility policies, including drug-free environment and no smoking.
- Compliance with VHA Directive 1192 for influenza vaccination or masking.
- Conducting drug screening and criminal background checks for all employees.
- Providing a locking key cabinet(s) and/or booth and ticket dispensers.
- Maintaining a minimum of two contractor employees on-site during operational hours, with a designated supervisor.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Base period from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with four (4) twelve-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 812930 - Parking Lots and Garages.
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 11:00 AM ET.
- Published Date: May 6, 2026.
- Site Visit: Strongly suggested, scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM local time (note: this date precedes the published date).
- RFQ Questions Deadline: Tuesday, May 21, 2025, at 6:00 AM local time (note: this date precedes the published date).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Email quotes to derrick.paquette@va.gov.
- Required Information: Price schedule, completed SF 1449 blocks, Technical Capability narrative, Quality Control Plan, Experience details (clients, violations, accidents, complaints, references, litigation, insurance), and a signed VAAR 852.219-75.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Experience, and Price.
- Mandatory Form: VA Form 852.219-75, "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction," must be completed and signed, certifying compliance with subcontracting limitations.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network. The U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4871, Revision No. 31) for Michigan applies, establishing minimum wage and benefit rates for labor costs.