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 Network Contract Office 12, is soliciting quotes for Parking Services at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The purpose is to alleviate parking problems, reduce congestion, and improve patient service. Quotes are due by June 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive parking services for approximately 50 vehicles daily. Key responsibilities include ticketing, securing keys, providing cones and necessary supplies, and ensuring timely patient/visitor interaction (greeting within 10 minutes, vehicle retrieval within 10 minutes). Contractor employees must maintain a professional appearance, wear uniforms, drive safely, and adhere to VA facility policies, including drug-free environment, no smoking, and VHA Directive 1192 regarding influenza vaccination or masking. Drug screening and criminal background checks are required for all personnel. The contractor is also responsible for lost keys and vehicle damage, and must provide a locking key cabinet(s), booth, and ticket dispensers. A minimum of two employees, including a designated supervisor, must be on-site during operational hours.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ issued under FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Procedures).
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 812930 - Parking Lots and Garages, with a size standard of $47 Million.
- Period of Performance: A base period from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with four (4) twelve-month option periods.
- Mandatory Forms: Offerors must complete and sign VA Form 852.219-75, "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction," certifying compliance with subcontracting limitations (e.g., not paying more than 50% of the contract amount to non-VIP-listed SDVOSBs/VOSBs for services). Failure to provide this certification will render the offer ineligible.
- Wage Determination: The U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4871, Revision No. 31 for Michigan, applies, establishing minimum wage and fringe benefit rates.
- New Clause: FAR clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026)," has been added and will be included in the resultant contract.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Email quotes to derrick.paquette@va.gov.
- Required Information: Price schedule, SF 1449 blocks, Technical Capability narrative, Quality Control Plan, Experience details (clients, violations, accidents, complaints, references, litigation, insurance), and the signed VAAR 852.219-75.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Experience, and Price.
- Site Visit: A strongly suggested site visit is scheduled for May 21, 2026.
- RFQ Questions Deadline: Tuesday, May 21st, 2026, at 6:00 AM local time, submitted via email to derrick.paquette@va.gov.
- Invoicing: Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network.
Key Dates
- RFQ Questions Due: May 21, 2026, 6:00 AM local time.
- Site Visit: May 21, 2026.
- Quotes Due: June 1, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
- Published Date: May 14, 2026.