Y1DA--Modernize Elevators NRM Construction Project 636A6-22-500 VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) Des Moines, IA 50310
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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), through its Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), anticipates soliciting proposals for a design-bid-build NRM construction project to modernize elevators at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) in Des Moines, IA. This is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The solicitation is expected in early 2nd quarter of FY 26, with proposals due by February 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This project involves modernizing the components and controls for eight elevators (A-East Passenger, A-West Passenger, B-Passenger, B-Service, C-Passenger, D-Passenger, E-Passenger, and K-Freight) to ensure compliance with current safety and operational codes. Modernization includes, but is not limited to, installing new controls, motors, electrical systems, emergency phones, plumbing, air conditioning, lighting, cables, data, fire alarms, fire suppression, and new interiors for the elevator cars. All work must adhere to VA-provided design information, specifications, and documents.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single Firm-Fixed-Price Contract (Design-Bid-Build NRM Construction)
- Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
- Period of Performance: Approximately 365 calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offers from non-SDVOSB concerns will not be considered.
- NAICS Code: 238290, with a size standard of $22.0 million.
- Solicitation Release: Expected early 2nd quarter of FY 26.
- Proposal Due: February 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: January 22, 2026.
Evaluation
The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) under FAR Part 15. Proposals will be evaluated using tradeoff procedures as detailed in the solicitation.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice and not a request for competitive offers. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Lucretia.Maloney@va.gov.