Y1LZ--TIERED SET-ASIDE - Parking Ramp Expansion Minor Construction - Buffalo VAMC 528-375
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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), specifically the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), anticipates soliciting proposals for a design-bid-build Minor Construction Project (#528-375) for a Parking Ramp Expansion at the Buffalo VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Buffalo, NY. This procurement will be a tiered set-aside evaluation. The solicitation is expected to be issued in April 2026.
Scope of Work
The project requires a general contractor to prepare the site, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and construct a two-level addition to the top of the existing three-level parking structure. Key components include:
- Construction of a new stair and elevator tower on the northwest side of the ramp.
- Select modifications and improvements to adjacent grounds.
- Provision of contractor-provided off-campus construction impact parking.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Single firm-fixed-price contract.
- Period of Performance: Approximately 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Value: Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Tiered set-aside based on 38 U.S.C. 8127, with evaluation tiers for (1) SDVOSB, (2) VOSB, (3) small business, and (4) large business concerns.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Construction Of Parking Facilities) with a size standard of $45.0 million.
- Solicitation Issue Date: Anticipated April 2026.
Evaluation
The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15. Proposals will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures.
Additional Notes
This notice is a presolicitation and not a request for competitive offers. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Kara.Evert@va.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted.