Y1DA--658-317 | Consolidate Intensive Care Unit | Salem, VA |
Overview
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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 VHA Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for the Consolidate Intensive Care Unit Project at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. This project involves significant construction and renovation work. Responses are due by March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Project Description
This project entails the construction of approximately 10,115 square feet of new ICU patient care space, extending the existing ICU over the Primary Care Clinic. Additionally, it includes the renovation and modification of approximately 5,500 square feet of existing ICU space to consolidate Intensive Care Units at the Medical Center. The scope of work encompasses site grading for a new exit stair tower, demolition, general construction, electrical, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, low voltage, and fire protection/fire alarm systems.
Procurement Information
The proposed project is anticipated to be a competitive, firm-fixed-price contract utilizing a design-bid-build approach. The solicitation may be issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP) under FAR Part 15 (considering technical and price factors) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under FAR Part 14 (considering price only). The magnitude of construction is estimated between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00. The applicable NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a size standard of $45.0 million. The project duration is estimated at 720 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Advertising for the project is planned for late-March to early-April 2026. The socio-economic set-aside, if any, will be determined based on market research.
Capability Statement Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a capabilities statement, not exceeding eight (8) single-sided pages, as a single PDF document (max 4MB). The statement should include:
- Company name, UEI, address, Point-of-Contact, phone, and email.
- Business size and type (e.g., Large, Small, SDVOSB) based on NAICS 236220.
- A statement of interest in the project.
- Prime contractor's available bonding capacity via a letter of intent, in line with the project's magnitude.
- Up to three (3) past performance examples within the last seven (7) years, comparable in size, complexity, and scope. These examples should detail project name, owner/contact, scope, size (SF), building use (e.g., Medical Facility), dollar value, start/completion dates, specific technical skills, key personnel, and self-performed effort (dollar value and description).
Submission Instructions
Responses must be submitted electronically via email to Mica Tacderan (Mica.Tacderan@va.gov) and Jesse Hobbs (Jesse.Hobbs@va.gov) by March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. The email subject line must include the Sources Sought number and project title. A cover page with company details is also required.
Important Notes
This is a market research notice for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The government will not pay for information submitted, and no evaluation letters or results will be issued. No solicitation exists at this time; potential offerors should monitor SAM.gov for future releases.