Z1DZ--589-21-110, Construct Covered Walkway l KCVA
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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
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a sole-source contract to A4 SERVICES LLC for design services related to the Construct Covered Walkway project at the Kansas City VA (KCVA). The contract, valued at $208,200.00, was awarded on May 20, 2026, under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. This award was necessitated by the insolvency of the original design firm, requiring immediate services to prepare a construction package for bid in FY26.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract covers immediate design services for the Construct Covered Walkway project (Solicitation Number 36C25526R0131). These services are crucial to ensure a construction package can be prepared and put out for bid in Fiscal Year 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Sole-Source Contract)
- Awarded To: A4 SERVICES LLC
- Value: $208,200.00
- Award Date: May 20, 2026
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Published: May 21, 2026
Justification for Award
This procurement was executed on a sole-source basis due to unusual and compelling urgency (FAR 6.302-2), following the insolvency of the original design firm. Additionally, the award was made to an SDVOSB under the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 (FAR 6.302-5 (b)(6)), which aligns with Public Law 109-461. VA policy (VHAPM Part 806.3) permits direct sole-source awards to SDVOSBs for values under $350,000,000.
Additional Notes
The contracting office for this award is NCO 15 (36C255), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary contact for this notice is Matthew D Finley, Contract Specialist, at matthew.finley@va.gov or 913-946-1131. The NAICS code associated with the original procurement was 541310 (Architectural Services).