Z2DA--657-21-702JC EHRM Training And Administrative Space Construction - St Louis John Cochran
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 (PCAC), has issued an Intent to Sole Source for Project 657-21-702JC EHRM Training and Administrative Space (TASS) Construction at the John Cochran VA Medical Center (VAMC) in St. Louis, MO. The VA intends to award a sole-source contract to Recon Construction Specialties LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB). However, other responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements by March 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM (ET).
Scope of Work
This project involves comprehensive construction services to upgrade Conference Room space in Building 2 to meet EHRM Training and Administrative Space Requirements. The scope includes complete site preparation, demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnishing all necessary labor and materials as specified by the project drawings and specifications. This effort follows a previous contract termination for convenience.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (SDVOSB Construction Contract)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 million
- Estimated Period of Performance: 150 calendar days after Notice to Proceed
- Capability Statement Due: March 6, 2026, 1:00 PM (ET)
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
The VA intends to award this as a sole-source SDVOSB contract to Recon Construction Specialties LLC. However, firms believing they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit a capability statement. Capability statements must be submitted electronically to samuel.cornwell@va.gov by the deadline and adhere to the following:
- Format: Single application-generated PDF document, no more than 4 single-sided pages, and less than or equal to 4MB. Hard copies are not accepted.
- Content:
- Section 1: Company name, UEI, address, Point-of-Contact name, phone, and email.
- Section 2: Business size based on NAICS 236220 and business type (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, SDVOSB).
- Section 3: Statement of Interest in the project.
- Section 4: Up to three examples of similar work performed within the past seven years, including project name, owner/contact, scope, size (e.g., square footage), building use, project dollar value, and start/completion dates.
Additional Notes
This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation to award a contract. The government will not pay for information provided and reserves the right to use it for market research. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses. A determination not to compete the requirement based on responses is solely at the government's discretion.