Y1AZ--Temporary Supportive Housing (TSH) and Welcome Center, West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) is soliciting proposals for a Two-Phase Design-Build project to construct Temporary Supportive Housing (TSH) units and a Welcome Center at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center (VAMC). This 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside opportunity aims to provide safe, accessible, and supportive living spaces for Veterans. Phase I proposals are due June 23, 2026. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 09, 2026, with attendance confirmation required by June 08, 2026, 1:00 PM PT.
Scope of Work
This project requires the design, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, and warranty of 220 Temporary Supportive Housing Units, with options for two additional increments of 20 units each. It also includes the construction of a Welcome Center with functional components like examination rooms, offices, and dining support. Associated site improvements are required, including grading, drainage, utility distribution, accessible routes, lighting, and landscaping. Units must incorporate integrated pest prevention and durable, cleanable materials. A mockup of the TSH unit and Welcome Center is required for government review. The site, "Outpost 1," is approximately 4.91 acres, with about 3.928 usable acres.
Contract Details
- Type: Two-Phase Design-Build, Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity.
- Period of Performance: Base CLIN is no more than 210 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP); Optional CLINs are no more than 60 days after NTP.
- Estimated Award Date: August 20, 2026.
- Place of Performance: 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90073.
- Bonds: Offerors must provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds, and a bid guarantee is required with the proposal.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The applicable NAICS Code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million. Offerors must be registered as an SDVOSB at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ at the time of proposal submission and prior to award, and registered in SAM.gov prior to award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Phase I Proposals: Due June 23, 2026. Submissions via email to gerald.brusaw@va.gov (10MB limit per email). Evaluation focuses on Technical Approach (Schedule/Speed of Delivery, Project Management Plan, Risk Management Plan), Team Project Experience, and Past Performance. Price is not evaluated in Phase I. A shortlist of up to three offerors will proceed to Phase II.
- Phase II Proposals: RFP to be issued July 7, 2026. Proposals due August 6, 2026, including a Design Solution.
- Evaluation: Best-value tradeoff process. Award may be made without discussion. A Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is provided, which is crucial for assessing contractor performance.
- Requests for Information (RFIs): Due by June 11, 2026, 3:00 PM ET.
Key Dates
- Mandatory Site Visit: June 09, 2026. Confirm attendance by June 08, 2026, 1:00 PM PT to gerald.brusaw@va.gov and keisha.pointer@va.gov (maximum two attendees per respondent).
- RFIs Due: June 11, 2026, 3:00 PM ET.
- Phase I Proposals Due: June 23, 2026.
- Phase II RFP Issued: July 7, 2026.
- Phase II Proposals Due: August 6, 2026.
- Anticipated Contract Award: August 20, 2026.