Q702--El Paso Health Care Center IOT&A
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 Veterans Health Administration (VHA), intends to solicit quotes for Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation (IOT&A) services for the new El Paso Health Care Center (HCC). This requirement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The services will support the facility's transition into full operations to provide comprehensive healthcare to Veterans. The solicitation is anticipated to be posted around February 9, 2026, with an anticipated closing date of March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal IOT&A services to bring the new El Paso HCC into full planned operations. This major construction project will result in a 492,996 new usable square feet facility. The IOT&A services will support the operationalization of various departments, including but not limited to:
- Prosthetics
- Geriatrics and Extended Care Clinic
- Audiology & Speech Pathology Service
- Dental
- Whole Health Clinic
- Pharmacy
- Primary Care
- Radiology
- Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service
- Women’s Health
- Special Exams
- Surgical Services
- Medical Specialties
- Behavioral Health
- Community Care Service
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price
- Period of Performance: Estimated 39 months
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Anticipated Solicitation Posting: On or about February 9, 2026
- Anticipated Closing Date: March 5, 2026
- Published Date: September 16, 2025 (Presolicitation Notice)
Eligibility
This requirement is set-aside 100% for SDVOSBs. To be eligible, firms must:
- Be verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as an SDVOSB (check https://search.certifications.sba.gov/).
- Meet the small business size standard for NAICS code 541614.
Additional Notes
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice and does not constitute a request for proposals. Potential offerors should be aware that there may be truncated response times once the solicitation is released. Questions regarding this notice should be sent via email to Michele.Laser@va.gov (Contract Specialist) and Mercedes.Blanton@va.gov (Contracting Officer). No telephone requests will be accepted.