Q702--San Diego Research and Development Facility Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation Services
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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), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), intends to solicit quotes for Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation (IOTA) Services for the new San Diego Research & Development Facility. This requirement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be posted on or about May 15, 2026, with an anticipated closing date of June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA San Diego Healthcare System requires non-personal IOTA services to support the activation of an expanded Research & Development (R&D) Facility. This new facility will be approximately 44,000 net usable square feet (NUSF) and include 100 parking spaces, allowing for an expansion of the current footprint and the addition of new services. The contractor will provide services to help support the activation of this critical facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Estimated 35 months
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Anticipated Solicitation Posting: On or about May 15, 2026
- Anticipated Closing Date: June 8, 2026 (Note: Dates are subject to change, and response time may be truncated)
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
Eligibility
This opportunity is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under FAR Part 12 and 37. To be eligible, SDVOSBs must be verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) (see https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) and 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 monitor Contract Opportunities for the official solicitation. Any questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice must be sent via email to Kathleen.Klotzbach@va.gov. No telephone requests will be accepted.