Remove and Replace Grease Trap
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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) is seeking Architect-Engineering (A/E) services for the "Remove and Replace Grease Trap Building 2" project at the VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. This is a Presolicitation for a Negotiated Firm-Fixed Price Contract, specifically set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Firms are requested to submit SF-330 packages. Submissions are due May 15, 2026, by 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This project requires A/E services to address the grease trap system for Building 2 kitchen. Key tasks include:
- Field Investigative Services: Perform underground and video scanning of all surrounding utility lines and piping associated with the grease trap, including inlet and outlet piping. Determine piping integrity and whether complete removal/replacement or an alternate solution (e.g., pipe jetting and lining) is required.
- Design Services: Design a new grease entrapment system for the Building 2 kitchen, providing similar or increased capacity. This includes developing construction drawings, phasing plans, infection control plans, contract specifications, and cost estimates.
- Ancillary Plans: Design phasing, a temporary grease entrapment system for construction duration, a traffic control plan, and a demolition/construction plan (including manhole removal, trenching, and shoring).
- Engineering Services: If complete removal and replacement of piping is required, additional civil and structural engineering services will be needed.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Negotiated Firm-Fixed Price Contract for A/E services.
- Project Value: Estimated construction project value is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.
- Award: Anticipated by May 2026.
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering services) with a size standard of $16.5M.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This announcement is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Firms must be certified by VETbiz and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Requirement: Only SF-330 (8/2016 Edition) Architect/Engineer Firm Qualifications packages are requested. No award will be made with this announcement.
- Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026, by 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission Format: One (1) copy of SF-330 Parts I and II, and one (1) CD-ROM.
- Evaluation Criteria: Professional Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel, Specialized Experience and Technical Competence, Firm Capacity and Management Oversight, Proposed Project Design and Cost Estimation Approach, Geographical Location and Plan, Past Performance and Subcontractors, and Construction Period Services.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Terry Cobb at terry.cobb@va.gov. Emails should include "A&E Remove and Replace Building 2 Grease Trap" in the subject line. No solicitation package or bidder/plan holder list will be issued; a solicitation will only be issued to the most highly qualified A/E Firm.