X1FZ--Apartment Rentals for Medical Residents

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies solicitation 36C24626Q0411 to incorporate the clause FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) (Deviation).

• FAR Clause: FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) (DEVIATION) is inserted.

• No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• The clause outlines contractor obligations regarding non-discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities and reporting requirements.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the solicitation's deadline and updates the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Solicitation Extension: The hour and date for receipt of offers has been extended to Monday, May 4th, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.

• SOW Update: The Statement of Work has been revised and is provided on page 2 of this amendment.

• Solicitation Deadline: Extended.

• Statement of Work: Updated.

• Bidders are granted additional time to submit their offers.

• Bidders must review the updated Statement of Work on page 2 for revised requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the rental of four (4) two-bedroom apartments for medical residents assigned to the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. The housing must be furnished, include utilities, and be located within 15 miles of the medical center to allow for timely emergency access.

• Four (4) furnished, two-bedroom apartments (minimum 950 sq ft each).

• Apartments must include a bathroom, full kitchen (range, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher), and separate living room.

• Furnishings include a full-size washer/dryer, TV (minimum 25-inch flat screen), bedroom, living room, and kitchen/dining room furniture, and basic kitchenware.

• All utilities (Water, Electric, Heat, A/C, Trash, Sewer, HOA Fees) must be included.

• Pest control services (regular and emergency basis).

• 24-hour security.

• Monthly single invoice billing for all 4 units.

• Contractor must provide a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) within 30 days of award.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base year (October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods (FY28-FY31).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but Block 9 indicates $34 Million.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Emily.Donahue@va.gov.

• Required quote sections: SF 1449 (signed, dated, with NAICS/size standard, DUNS), Pricing, Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3), Technical/Management Approach, and Past Performance.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Factors (Apartment Location, Furnishings, Square Footage, Utilities, Pest Control, Security) and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price.

• Technical questions deadline: April 28th, 2026, 10 AM.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• All offerors MUST be a verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) vendor at the time of quote submittal and award.

• SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must submit a valid SBA certified CVE letter and the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4.

• Offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge industry interest and capability for providing rental apartments for medical residents at the Asheville VA Medical Center. The government is seeking to procure four (4) two-bedroom apartments.

• Four (4) separate two-bedroom apartments.

• Minimum of 950 square feet per apartment.

• Full kitchen (range, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher).

• Separate living room.

• Furnishings to include: full-size washer/dryer, TV (minimum 25-inch flat screen), bedroom furniture, living room furniture, kitchen/dining room furniture, and basic kitchenware.

• Utilities to include: Water.

• Services to include: Pest control (regular and emergency), 24-hour security.

• Proximity: Apartments must be within 15 miles of the Charles George VA Medical Center to ensure timely access for emergencies or callback events.

• Billing: Monthly single invoice for all 4 units.

• Facility requirements: Must provide description and capabilities, including handicapped accessible rooms, and certification of current fire safety inspection approvals. Any other amenities offered should be noted.

• Site Visit: Contractor must establish a date and time for a site visit with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) prior to contract award and periodically throughout the contract.

• Contract Period of Performance: Base plus four (4) Option Years, commencing on July 1, 2026.

• This notice does not constitute a request for proposal; no formal solicitation document exists at this time.

• Interested parties should submit a capability statement by March 31, 2026, 4:00 PM EST via email to emily.donahue@va.gov.

• Telephonic (verbal) questions will not be addressed.

• NAICS Code: 531110 (Real Estate Agents and Managers, Lessors of Buildings).

• Size Standard: $34 million.

• All capable Service-Disabled Veteran Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) are encouraged to respond.

• Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission.

• Positive statement of intent to submit a quote as a prime contractor (capability statement).

• If subcontracting is contemplated, provide subcontractor name and breakdown of labor/performance cost.

• Evidence of similar work experience (contract numbers, project titles, award amounts, POCs).

• Past performance references with POCs and phone numbers.

• FSS/GSA Contract # if applicable.

• Identification of socioeconomic category.

• The Government will not pay for any information solicited.