Q702--San Diego Research and Development Facility Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation Services
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is procuring Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation (IOTA) Services to support the activation of a new Research & Development Facility in San Diego, California. These non-personal services will assist with the outfitting and transition of the approximately 44,000 net usable square foot facility that includes 100 parking spaces. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed-price award with an estimated period of performance of 35 months, using FAR Part 12 and 37 authority. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, potential offerors should expect truncated response times when the formal solicitation is released. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be posted on or about May 15, 2026, with an anticipated closing date of June 8, 2026, though these dates remain subject to change.
This procurement is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under the VA's Veterans First Contracting Program, making it exclusively available to verified SDVOSBs. To qualify, contractors must be verified as an SDVOSB by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the SBA certification search and meet the small business size standard for NAICS code 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services). No incumbent contractor or possible award values are identified in the pre-solicitation notice. The requirement will support VHA's mission by enabling the expansion of the current footprint and the addition of new services at the San Diego Healthcare System's Research & Development Facility. Questions regarding this pre-solicitation should be submitted via email to the contracting officer, Kathleen Klotzbach, at Kathleen.Klotzbach@va.gov or by phone at 216-447-8300 ext. 3628.
36C77626Q0136 Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin
3/17/26, 12:26 PM Q702--San Diego Research and Development Facility Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation Services
The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin seeks initial outfitting, transition, and activation services for a new San Diego Research and Development Facility, with proposals due August 17, 2026. The procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to SDVOSB firms.
The contract is firm-fixed-price with a 33-month base performance period from September 7, 2026, through June 6, 2029, and an optional 7-month warehousing and management task from July 1, 2028, through January 31, 2029. The NAICS code is 541614, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services, with a $20 million size standard. Place of performance is San Diego, California.
The Performance Work Statement encompasses eight core service areas: comprehensive project management, interior design and FF&E/space planning, concept of operations and transition planning, acquisition planning, acquisition package development, relocation of research teams and personnel files, activation services and post-occupancy support, and staff training and orientation. The contractor must establish an Integrated Project Team, manage relocation of approximately 12 research teams (35–50 individuals) with specialized laboratory equipment and live animals, coordinate warehouse and installation services, and deliver monthly status reports, master schedules, risk and change management plans, and training materials.
Three key personnel are required: an IOTA Activation Project Manager (minimum 7 years healthcare project management experience), IOTA Senior Designer (minimum 5 years healthcare facility design with NCIDQ or CHID certification), and IOTA Senior Transition Planner (minimum 3 years transition planning on scientific research projects). All contractor personnel require NACI clearance and PIV compliance. San Diego County Service Contract Act wage rates apply, ranging from $15.95 to $75.09 per hour depending on occupation, with mandatory fringe benefits.
Evaluation is based on highest technically rated offeror with fair and reasonable price. Technical scoring weights key personnel qualifications (pass/fail), technical approach (maximum 9 pages), betterments (maximum 5 pages), and past performance verified through three references completed within three years of the offer due date. Quotations must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist (Heidi.Gallaher@va.gov) and Contracting Officer (Kathleen.klotzbach@va.gov).
36C77626Q0136 Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin
7/16/26, 12:48 PM Q702--San Diego Research and Development Facility Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation Services
The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is soliciting an SDVOSB for Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation services at its new San Diego Research and Development Facility, with proposals due August 17, 2026. The procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to certified SDVOSB firms.
Place of performance is San Diego, California. The contract spans 33 months from September 7, 2026, through June 6, 2029, with target facility activation by April 2029. The NAICS code is 541614, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services.
The scope encompasses comprehensive project management, interior design and FF&E space planning, concept of operations and transition planning, acquisition planning and package development, relocation of research equipment and personnel files, activation services with post-occupancy support, staff training and orientation, and optional warehousing services. The contractor must relocate approximately 1,200 boxes of materials, live research animals (approximately 200 mice and 100 rats), hazardous materials including flammable solvents and acids, specialized laboratory equipment including microscopes and centrifuges from two current locations to the new facility. The contractor must employ a Biomedical Equipment Technician, comply with IACUC and AAALAC animal transport guidelines, obtain Department of Transportation insurance and California state licenses for animal transport, and provide seismic anchoring for reused equipment.
Key personnel required include an IOTA Activation Project Manager (minimum 7 years healthcare project management), an IOTA Senior Designer (minimum 5 years healthcare facility design with NCIDQ or CHID certification), and an IOTA Senior Transition Planner (minimum 3 years transition planning experience). All contractor personnel require only National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance per Position/Task Risk Designation. Travel is reimbursable on a cost-reimbursable, not-to-exceed basis separate from fixed-price evaluation. Prevailing wage rates apply per San Diego County wage determination. The contract is firm-fixed-price with evaluation using highest technically rated with fair and reasonable price methodology, assessing technical factors on a pass/fail basis for key personnel qualifications, quality of technical submission, betterments offered, and past performance risk assessment. Supplemental insurance requirements include workers' compensation with at least $100,000 employer's liability, $500,000 general liability per occurrence, and $200,000–$500,000 automobile liability coverage.
36C77626Q0136 Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin
7/16/26, 12:48 PM Q702--San Diego Research and Development Initial Outfitting, Transitioning and Activation (IOT&A)
The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin awarded contract 36C77626P0057 to Concourse Federal Group LLC for $747,962 on September 22, 2026, under the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside.
The award covers Initial Outfitting, Transitioning and Activation (IOT&A) services for the San Diego Research and Development facility. The solicitation number is 36C77626Q0136.
36C77626Q0136 Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin
9/22/26, 12:05 PM