M1LZ--Providence Valet Parking Service New Contract
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Providence VA Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a new contract to provide Valet Parking Services. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The full solicitation is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov around May 5th, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive valet parking services to enhance patient and visitor satisfaction due to limited parking proximity to the main hospital. Services include ticketing, securing keys, parking, delivery, and directing vehicles at the hospital's main entrance driveway. The contractor will manage designated parking lots (P2 and P3), ensuring efficient space utilization, locking and securing all parked vehicles, and screening out non-patient/visitor vehicles. Key responsibilities also include parking control, monitoring, and immediate notification to VA Police for emergencies.
Contract Details
This will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and five one-year option periods. The base year period of performance is projected from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The applicable NAICS code is 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages, size standard $47 Million), and the PSC is M1LZ (Operation Of Parking Facilities). Funding for this opportunity has not yet been secured.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
The contractor must provide a Project Manager, On-Site Supervisor, and Parking Attendants, all fluent in English, U.S. citizens, and holding valid driver's licenses. Personnel will undergo Special Agency Check (SAC) background investigations (estimated $24 per person) and adhere to strict conduct rules, including no tipping, drug/alcohol testing, and professional appearance. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment (key cabinets, ticket dispensers, signs, communication devices, uniforms) and maintaining specific insurance coverage (General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation). Deliverables include a Quality Control Plan (due 30 days post-award), Monthly Status Reports, and a Customer Complaint Log. Performance will be monitored against standards such as vehicle retrieval within 10 minutes (95% AQL) and minimal customer complaints (90% AQL).
Timeline & Submission
The full solicitation, identified as 36C24126Q0441, is expected to be released on SAM.gov on or about May 5th, 2026. Interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for participation and are responsible for monitoring the portal for the solicitation and any amendments. The response date for this pre-solicitation notice is May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Contact: David Roy, Contract Specialist, David.Roy@va.gov, 603-493-8640.