OAA-26-00205 - Healthcare Building Model Development and Cost Updates
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 Labor (DOL), specifically the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), is conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of providing Healthcare Building Construction model development and cost update services. The goal is to gather information on potential vendors who can develop and maintain regional healthcare building cost models. Responses are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI seeks capabilities for:
- Regional Model Identification: Identifying specific projects that best reflect the "average" Healthcare building in each of the four major Census regions, based on provided plans and specs.
- Detailed Cost Model Development: Developing four detailed regional Healthcare building cost models, each reflecting the characteristics of the selected "average" project.
- Methodology for Quarterly Updates: Developing and implementing a methodology to update material, labor, and installation costs for these four regional models on a quarterly basis.
- Model Support: Providing assistance to BLS in understanding model composition and evaluating updates due to construction practice changes.
- Ongoing Updates: Delivering continuous quarterly cost updates for the four regional models.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; market research will determine if it will be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
- Questions Due: March 19, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
- Published: March 16, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Vendors must respond to an RFI questionnaire covering company capabilities, approach, historical performance, business type, and ability to meet requirements. A capabilities package, including a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for pricing, should be submitted. Responses should not exceed 30 pages and must be in Microsoft Word format. Responses will be reviewed for applicability, and "Relevant" offerors may be invited to demonstrate their approach to a Government panel.
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) and does not guarantee a solicitation or contract award. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with responding to this RFI. Information provided is for planning purposes only and will be treated as proprietary if marked.