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36C10F26R0053

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

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CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

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Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

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Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

36C10F26R0053 X 05-21-2026 003C4 Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (00CFM3B) 425 I Street NW Washington

DC

20001

Gerald Brusaw Construct Temporary Supportive Housing and Welcome Center West Los Angeles VAMC, This procurement shall be issued as an 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS Code 236220, Small Business Size Standard of $45 million. In order to receive consideration as an SDVOSB, the entity shall be registered as such at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ at time of proposal submission, and immediately prior to award.

All requests for information shall be submitted to gerald.brusaw@va.gov no later than 3:00 PM ET on 06/11/2026. Late requests will not be accepted.

Price is not evaluated in Phase I, respondents shall only respond to Phase I evaluation criteria.

x x 52.211-10 X

5:00PM

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06-23-2026 X

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

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18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) (

26. ADMINISTERED BY

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Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code) (Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror) (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

101F Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management 425 I Street NW Washington

DC

20001 Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin

TX

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OFFEROR BID SCHEDULE

PRICE: Evaluation will be based on the total price for the base CLINs plus all pre-priced optional CLINs. The Government reserves the right to award any optional CLINs at any time after the initial contract award, but no later than the expiration of the period of performance.

Temporary Supportive Housing Units

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36C10F26R0053

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

WEST LOS ANGELES VA MEDICAL CENTER (WLA VAMC)

STATEMENT OF WORK

Temporary Supportive Housing Units, Cluster Outposts, and Welcome Center Campus Address: 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073

1. PURPOSE

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires a contractor to furnish professional design support, provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, permits, and incidentals, and perform all work necessary to deliver temporary or non-permanent housing and support environment for the National Center for Warrior Independence (NCWI) at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Campus.

This project directly supports the clinical needs of Veterans by ensuring that the Temporary Supportive Housing Units, Cluster Outposts, and Welcome Center are purposefully built to promote Veteran health, safety, stability, and access to care. The units, outposts, and Welcome Center are designed in coordination with VA clinical, behavioral health, vocational rehabilitation, and other rehabilitative service stakeholders to provide safe and accessible living spaces that will reduce environmental health risks, support infection control, accommodate bariatric and mobility needs, and enhance and facilitate on-site clinical assessment, mental and behavioral health services, vocational training, and staff support functions. By aligning this project with established clinical and rehabilitative requirements this initiative strengthens the continuum of care for Veterans transitioning from trauma, rehabilitation, or unstable living conditions, and supports their progression toward independence and community reintegration, ensuring that housing functions as an integrated extension of VA’s clinical mission.

The objective of this effort is to provide a total of 220 temporary supportive housing units erected adjacent to the existing Care, Treatment, Rehabilitative Services (CTRS) residential units arranged in neighborhood clusters, together with associated site infrastructure, accessible routes, common exterior features, and a Welcome Center to support intake, staff operations, Veteran support functions, and related services. The resulting facilities shall provide a safe, secure, accessible, durable, maintainable, landscaped environment that supports Veteran dignity, privacy, and operational effectiveness.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish, design, coordinate, deliver, install, test, commission, and warrant 220 Temporary Supportive Housing Units with optional pricing as specified on the provided bid sheet for two additional increments of 20 temporary supportive housing units. Contractor shall also include a Welcome Center (see section 6.3) and the associated site improvements, in areas designated by VA at WLA VAMC. The VA emphasizes performance-based results; therefore, the contractor may determine the means and methods of installation layout and alternatives or betterments to best utilize parcels as long as all code and performance standards are met.

The work shall include, at a minimum:

a. Development and validation of a site-adapted layout for approximately 220 (minimum) temporary supportive housing units and a Welcome Center (for outpost locations see Parcel Appendix). This task also includes requirements for a virtual reality mock- up of temporary supportive housing units and Welcome center. Each outpost should have a community/neighborhood feel and the mockups should show this requirement.

b. Furnishing and installation of temporary supportive housing units, including foundations or support systems, anchorage, utility connections, interior fixtures, and required life-safety components.

c. Development of cluster outposts, generally organized in groups of three or four units unless otherwise approved by VA.

d. Site preparation, grading, drainage, pedestrian circulation, accessible routes, ramps, landings, lighting, utility distribution, and related civil/site work to include tree trimming to support site adaptation will be required for a complete installation. Utility distribution will be above ground level and will require tamper proof considerations.

e. Exterior and common-area improvements, landscaping shall improve overall aesthetics by providing a cleaner, more attractive, and well-maintained appearance that compliments the surrounding architecture supporting the neighborhood outposts, including shade, seating, and designated service-animal relief areas. Removal of existing trees is not authorized. Trimming of existing tree branches to meet overall aesthetics and site adaptation planning is authorized and shall be performed in accordance with National Arborist Association recommendations.

f. Furnishing and installation of Welcome Center and associated support spaces, sized and configured to support an initial operating population and scalable as directed by VA.

g. Testing, startup, commissioning, training, closeout documentation, as-built records, warranties, and correction of deficiencies.

The Contractor shall provide a complete and code-compliant installation. Any item, component, or coordination reasonably inferable as required for a complete and functional system shall be included whether or not it is specifically listed in this Statement of Work.

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND BASIS OF DESIGN

3.1 General

The Offeror shall incorporate integrated pest‑prevention measures throughout all temporary housing units and site improvements, in addition to standard insect screens. Required measures include fully sealed building penetrations; weather‑stripped and gasketed exterior doors; rodent‑resistant perimeter barriers or skirting; sealed floor‑to‑wall transitions; moisture‑control features such as proper grading and drainage away from structures; and the use of non‑porous, easy‑to‑clean materials in kitchens, bathrooms, and pet‑use areas. The design shall minimize voids, gaps, and habitats that can harbor pests and shall support routine sanitation and maintenance. All pest‑prevention elements shall comply with applicable codes and manufacturer specifications. Materials must support repeated cleaning with commercial disinfectants compliant with VA housekeeping guidelines. The design and construction approach shall be based on applicable federal, state, and local code requirements and the current VA Technical Information Library (TIL) standards and criteria applicable to the building or structure type being provided.

3.2 Building Classification and VA Applicability

Because this program may utilize temporary and/or non-permanent buildings or structures, the Contractor shall coordinate with VA to confirm the anticipated duration of use, applicable code classification, and the specific VA criteria that apply to each building type and support function. The Contractor shall not assume that all permanent hospital criteria apply identically to every temporary supportive housing unit; however, the Contractor shall apply the appropriate VA standards and criteria to the maximum extent required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and the Government.

3.3 Site Adaptation and Prototype Validation

The Contractor shall base its work on repeatable temporary supportive housing units and cluster prototypes, but the final layout, utility strategy, grading, and access solutions shall be adapted to each designated site area. The Contractor shall validate the proposed configuration with VA clinical, engineering, facilities, safety, and security stakeholders during design development.

3.4 Design Submittal Coordination

The Contractor shall prepare design packages, product data, room and area schedules, site plans, utility plans, accessibility narratives, and life-safety narratives sufficient for VA review and permitting. The Contractor shall coordinate all required approvals, review comments, and revisions necessary to achieve an approved design basis for construction and installation.

4. TEMPORARY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNIT REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General Unit Configuration

Each temporary supportive housing unit shall be a complete, single-occupancy unit intended for temporary Veteran housing. Units shall be spaced 10’ min between units and shall have sloped roofs and generally fall within an approximate gross floor area of 160 to 226 square feet unless otherwise approved by VA. Each unit shall provide privacy, security, weather protection, durability, maintainability, and a residential character appropriate to the intended use.

4.2 Unit Mix

The program shall include standard units and a limited number of bariatric-accessible units. Unless revised by VA during design, the Contractor shall include a minimum of six bariatric units. The quantity of bariatric-capable units shall be validated in coordination with VA, based on anticipated Veteran population, clinical need, accessibility requirements, and locality-specific bariatric census.

4.3 Entrances and Security

Each unit shall have a secure exterior entrance door, compliant hardware, weather-tight thresholds, exterior lighting at the entry, and locking arrangements compatible with VA operations and emergency access requirements.

4.4 Toilet and Bath

Each unit shall include a private toilet room with a shower, water closet, and lavatory. Toilet and bath areas shall use moisture-resistant and durable finishes and shall be arranged to support required clearances, grab bars, and accessible fixture use where applicable.

4.5 Accessibility

Required accessible units and routes shall comply with applicable accessibility requirements, including accessible approach, clear floor areas, turning space, door clearances, thresholds, control heights, hardware operability, and toilet and bathing clearances. Accessible routes, ramps, and landings serving the units shall be integrated with the overall site plan.

4.6 Life Safety

Each unit shall include smoke detection, carbon-monoxide detection, and two duress alarms (one in toilet/bath and one in the bedroom area). Each unit shall include portable fire extinguisher(s) as required, emergency lighting as required by code, and all other life-safety devices necessary for the specific occupancy and building type. Interior and exterior means of egress shall remain unobstructed and code compliant.

4.7 Interior Fixtures, Furnishings, and Amenities

Each unit shall include, at a minimum, an extra-long twin bed, wardrobe or dresser, task and ambient lighting, resilient non-slip flooring, a lockable personal storage component, a small table with seating, and a television or monitor location as approved by VA. The Contractor shall provide all furnishings and equipment as a “Turnkey” immediate use unit.

4.8 Kitchenette and Electrical

Each unit shall be electric-only and shall not utilize natural gas. Each unit shall include a compact refrigerator, microwave, sink, countertop workspace, and limited storage. Each unit’s electrical systems shall include a 60-amp panel with breakers for receptacles, lighting, GFCI and AFCI protection where required by code, labeled devices and panels, and sufficient branch-circuit capacity for the connected loads.

4.9 Ventilation, Daylighting, and Thermal Comfort

Each unit shall include operable windows where feasible, insect screening, daylight access, and mechanical ventilation in accordance with applicable code. Heating and cooling shall be electric and may be provided through mini-split heat pumps, PTACs, or another approved system. Thermostats and controls shall be accessible in the units required to be accessible.

4.10 Finishes and Materials

Finishes and materials shall be durable, cleanable, commercial‑grade, fully waterproof, moisture resistant where required, low maintenance, and suitable for high turnover occupancy. Additionally, pet‑waste‑resistant flooring shall be installed in all temporary housing units. Suitable material examples include luxury vinyl plank/tile (minimum 20‑mil wear layer), rigid‑core vinyl, sheet vinyl with sealed seams. Unit flooring shall be non‑porous, odor‑resistant, scratch‑resistant, and capable of withstanding repeated cleaning and disinfection without deterioration. All seams, perimeters, and transitions shall be sealed to prevent moisture intrusion and pest harborage. No carpet, laminate, or other absorbent materials shall be permitted. The Contractor shall propose finish systems that support infection control, maintainability, and life-cycle value consistent with VA design intent.

5. CLUSTER OUTPOST REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Cluster Organization

Temporary supportive housing units shall be organized into cluster outposts, generally in groups of three or four units, to support efficient utility distribution, maintainable site layouts, and manageable community organization. The Contractor shall provide a cluster planning diagram identifying the number of clusters, unit count per cluster, and the strategy for accessible circulation and services.

5.2 Utility Distribution

Utility distribution is intended to be above ground level installation and must include tamper-resistant features to prevent unauthorized access. Each cluster shall be served by coordinated utility infrastructure as required for a complete installation, including domestic water, sanitary sewer, electrical distribution, grounding, data/telecommunications pathways, and shutoff/isolation features. Utility points of connection and the extent of contractor responsibility for downstream and upstream distribution shall be clearly shown in the design documents.

5.3 Site Preparation

The Contractor shall perform all required site preparation, rough and finish grading, compaction, stormwater management, erosion control, utility routing, and construction of pads, piers, platforms, skids, or other support systems needed for the installed units and outpost features.

5.4 Accessible Site Circulation

The Contractor shall provide accessible pedestrian circulation from designated arrival points and/or connecting campus pathways to each cluster, each accessible temporary supportive housing unit, the Welcome Center, and required common areas. Routes shall include ramps, landings, handrails, edge protection, detectable warnings, and surface conditions as required by applicable accessibility standards and site conditions.

5.5 Lighting and Exterior Power

The Contractor shall provide exterior lighting at building entries, along pedestrian routes, in common areas, and at other locations required for safety and security. Lighting designs shall support safe nighttime use, egress, and maintainability. Exterior power and convenience receptacles shall be provided where required for operations and maintenance.

5.6 Common Exterior Features

Each outpost area shall include common exterior features appropriate to the program, such as shade canopies, open seating, and gathering space sized to the cluster configuration. Common exterior features shall include an emergency call system that is accessible to open space and the individual units. Landscape and hardscape design shall support accessibility, visibility, drainage, durability, and ease of maintenance.

5.7 Service Animal Relief Areas

The Contractor shall designate and construct service-animal relief areas in locations separated from primary gathering and dining areas and arranged for safe access, drainage, maintenance, and user privacy.

5.8 Signage and Wayfinding

The Contractor shall provide site and building signage necessary for identification, wayfinding, accessibility, and life safety. Signage shall be coordinated with VA requirements and campus standards.

6. WELCOME CENTER REQUIREMENTS

6.1 General

The Contractor shall furnish and install a Welcome Center & Clinician Offices to support intake, waiting, staff work functions, clinical support activities, training, day use, laundry, mail distribution, security support, and related operational functions. The Welcome Center shall support 220 units.

6.2 Planning and Validation

The Welcome Center supporting the 220-unit cluster will be installed and made operational before clusters outposts can be made operational.

Contractor shall develop the Welcome Center floor plan and room schedule applicable to the intended functions, including space planning criteria, room templates, interior design guidance, and police/security requirements. Final room sizes and support spaces shall be validated with VA during design.

6.3 Minimum Functional Components

The Welcome Center will ultimately support 220 units and shall include the following functional components:

a. Controlled primary public entrance and a separate code-compliant emergency exit.

b. Waiting/reception and administrative intake area. 150 NSF min

c. 4 ea. Medical examination rooms. 100 NSF min

d. 2 ea. Mental and behavioral health consultation or examination rooms arranged in accordance with applicable VA privacy, accessibility, and safety requirements. 100 NSF min

e. 6 ea. Clinical staff offices and work areas. 100 NSF min

f. 2 ea. Conference rooms in central location. 150 NSF min

g. Security office or monitored control point with required technology infrastructure. 65 NSF min

h. Separate shower/toilet rooms and lavatories for Male and Female. 85 NSF ea. (include bench/chair)

i. Day room or television lounge. 300 NSF min

j. Computer training or resource area. 150 NSF min

k. Dining support area, including indoor and associated outdoor dining support as approved by VA. 500 NSF min indoor, 500 NSF min. outdoor

l. Laundry area with required utilities. 200 NSF min

m. Mail room or mail distribution area. 100 NSF min

n. Service-animal support or kennel area. 100 NSF min

p. Pantry area for shelf stable food stuffs. 50 NSF Min

q. Personnel effects holding room (100 NSF min) this is a heated room to eliminate insect/parasite infestation

6.4 Security and Observation

The Welcome Center shall be arranged to support controlled access, staff observation of public waiting and intake functions, separation of public and staff-only areas where required, and integration of security technology and hardware appropriate to the facility use.

6.5 Interior Environment

The Welcome Center shall provide durable and cleanable interior finishes, furniture and equipment coordination, acoustic control appropriate to private conversations and counseling, adequate lighting, HVAC, telecommunications, power, and accessible fixtures and controls.

6.6 Exterior Relationship

The Welcome Center shall be located and connected so that it serves the temporary supportive housing units through accessible exterior circulation, supports emergency response access, and aligns with VA site planning, security, and operational requirements. Welcome center will also require an emergency call system that is accessible to open space.

7. CODES, STANDARDS, AND CRITERIA

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and permitting requirements.

a. VA standards alert regarding non-permanent and temporary buildings/structures and associated AHJ interpretations.

b. Applicable provisions of the VA Site Design Manual for site layout, pedestrian circulation, grading, drainage, utilities, landscaping, and related site systems.

c. Architectural Barriers Standards (ABAS) accessibility requirements, and all governing accessibility codes and regulations.

d. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards, including but not limited to those applicable to life safety, fire extinguishers, alarms, egress, and electrical systems.

e. California Building Code, California Fire Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, and other state and local regulations applicable to the project.

f. Requirements of the local permitting authority, utility providers, and campus-specific criteria established by WLA VAMC and VA.

Where codes, standards, or criteria differ, the Contractor shall promptly identify the conflict and submit a recommended resolution to VA for direction.

8. SUBMITTALS AND DELIVERABLES

The successful offeror shall construct a fully completed final mockup of the Temporary Supportive Housing Unit that demonstrates the required design, workmanship, materials, and functional performance for Government review and approval.

Mockup

Within 15 days of NTP

Design

Within 60 days of NTP

Welcome Center

Completion within 120 days of acceptance of design plan

Units

Completion within 210 days from NTP

Optional Clin 01 (20 add units)

Completion within 45 days from award is exercised

Optional Clin 02 (20 add units)

Completion within 45 days from award is exercised

Total POP is within 210 days

Contractor shall provide submittals and deliverables at the times required by the contract schedule, including at a minimum:

a. Temporary supportive housing unit product data, shop drawings, and installation requirements.

b. Site layout plans showing cluster arrangement, circulation, utility routing, grading, drainage, lighting, and common features.

c. Welcome Center floor plans, room and area schedule, furniture and equipment responsibility matrix, and design narratives.

d. Accessibility narrative and route diagrams.

e. Life-safety narrative and equipment schedule.

f. Civil, utility, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC drawings and calculations as applicable.

g. Materials, finishes, and hardware submittals.

h. Phasing, logistics, and installation sequencing plan.

i. Testing and commissioning procedures and reports.

j. Operations and maintenance manuals.

k. As-built drawings in PDF and native electronic format.

l. Warranty documentation.

9. INSTALLATION, TESTING, COMMISSIONING, AND TRAINING

9.1 Installation

The Contractor shall deliver and install all units, structures, utility systems, ramps, landings, lighting, equipment, and appurtenances required for a complete and operational installation.

9.2 Testing and Startup

The Contractor shall test and start all installed systems, including electrical systems, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, domestic hot-water systems if provided, lighting controls, safety devices, data infrastructure, and access-control components where included.

9.3 Commissioning

The Contractor shall provide commissioning activities appropriate to the project scope, including functional performance verification of temporary supportive housing units, utility connections, life-safety components, and the Welcome Center systems. Commissioning reports shall document deficiencies, corrective actions, and final acceptance status.

9.4 Training

The Contractor shall provide operator training for VA staff covering unit systems, utility shutoffs, HVAC operation, controls, routine maintenance, emergency procedures, and warranty-service procedures.

10. WARRANTY AND CLOSEOUT

The Contractor shall provide manufacturer warranties and contractor warranties for the temporary supportive housing units, Welcome Center, site systems, equipment, and installed components. Unless more stringent requirements are provided elsewhere in the contract, warranties shall commence upon Government acceptance. Closeout shall include final punch-list completion, attic stock or spare materials where required, final as-builts, O&M manuals, training records, and warranty points of contact.

11. EXCLUSIONS

Unless specifically included elsewhere in the contract, this Statement of Work does not include ongoing program operations, clinical staffing, case management, food-service operations, transportation operations, day-to-day security staffing, or long-term facility operations after turnover to the Government. However, the Contractor shall provide all built environment elements, systems, infrastructure, and installed components necessary to support those functions within the scope expressly described herein.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO DESIGN BUILD

CONSTRUCT Temporary supportive housing (TSH) WLA VAMC, Solicitation number: 36C10F26R0053 West los Angeles VAMC

A. PART I - General

A1. Scope of Contract

A. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued as Two-Phase Design-Build procurement (Reference Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)36.101-2.

Proposals will be evaluated in Phase I to determine which offerors will submit proposals for Phase II. A maximum number of three (3) offerors will proceed to Phase II unless the contracting officer determines that a number greater than three (3) is in the Government’s interest and is consistent with the proposal and objectives of this two-phase design build project.

A Phase II RFP will be issued only to those successful offerors determined to be most highly qualified from Phase I. Offerors advancing to Phase II but not selected for award will be entitled to a stipend of $25,000.00, which will be obligated ten (10) days after the award of the contract to the successful Phase II offeror. The selected Phase II awardee will not be eligible to receive a stipend.

B. This is a Design-Build (DB) project for site preparation and installation of temporary supportive housing (TSH) and a welcome center located on the West Los Angeles VAMC as specified in the SOW.

The Contractor shall furnish, design, coordinate, deliver, install, test, commission, and warrant 220 Temporary Supportive Housing Units with optional pricing as specified on the provided bid sheet for two additional increments of 20 temporary supportive housing units. Contractor shall also include a Welcome Center (see section 6.3) and the associated site improvements, in areas designated by VA at WLA VAMC. The VA emphasizes performance-based results; therefore, the contractor may determine the means and methods of installation layout and alternatives or betterments to best utilize parcels as long as all code and performance standards are met.

A2. Definitions

A. Design-Build (DB) as defined by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the procurement by the Government, under one contract, with one firm or joint venture (JV) for both design and construction services for a specific project.

1. Contracting Officer: The services to be performed under this contract are subject to the general supervision, direction, control, and approval of the Contracting Officer.

2. Project Manager: The Contracting Officer's representative responsible for administering contracts under the immediate direction of the Contracting Officer.

3. Resident Engineer: The Contracting Officer's authorized representative at the construction site. When more than one Resident Engineer is assigned to a construction project one is designated as being in charge and is called the "Senior Resident Engineer". The Resident Engineer is responsible for protecting the Government's interest in the execution of the construction contract work. Duties include surveillance of all construction work to assure compliance with the contract documents, interpretation of the contract documents, approval of changed work, approval of all submittals, samples, shop drawings, etc. The Resident Engineer may issue change orders to the Contractor within the limitations set forth in the delegation of authority from the Contracting Officer.

4. Design Build Contract: This term, as used herein, refers to the Contract(s) to perform the design and construction of the project.

5. Contractor: This term, as used herein, refers to the contractor under this contract or the DB team.

6. AE: This term, as used herein, refers to the Architect Engineer firm(s)that are a part of the DB team, also referred to as DB/AE.

7. Page Formatting Guidelines: PDF pages should be formatted to print on 8 ½ by 11 inch paper, unless another paper size is specifically authorized elsewhere in this section for a particular submission. Spreadsheets must fit to 11” x 14” or 11” x 17” paper size unless specifically authorized in this section for a particular submission. Do not use a font size smaller than 12, an unusual font style such as script, or condensed print for any submission. All page margins must be at least 1 inch wide, but may include headers and footers of the solicitation, project title and company. One side of the paper is one page; and a page with information on both the front and back of a single sheet of paper will be counted as two pages. Pages furnished for organizational purposes only, such as a “Table of Contents” or divider tabs, are not included in the page limitation.

B. Source Selection Procedures Source Selection Overview: The objective of source selection is to select the proposal that represents the best value. A contracting officer is designated as the source selection authority (SSA) unless the agency head appoints another individual. The SSA establishes an evaluation team that includes appropriate contracting, legal, and technical expertise to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of offers. The award decision is based on evaluation factors that are tailored to the acquisition. The factors represent the key areas of importance and emphasis to be considered in the source selection decision; and support meaningful comparison and discrimination between and among competing proposals.

Evaluation: The proposal evaluation is an assessment of the proposal and the offeror’s ability to perform the prospective contract successfully. The technical, price, and source selection boards will evaluate competitive proposals and then assess their qualities solely on the factors specified in the solicitation. Evaluations will be conducted utilizing the adjectival ratings below, supported by narrative and documentation of strengths, significant strengths, weaknesses, significant weaknesses, and deficiencies.

C. Notification of 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside:

This procurement shall be issued as an 100% SDVOSB set-aside under NAICS Code 236220, Small Business Size Standard of $45 million. In order to receive consideration as an SDVOSB concern the entity shall be registered as such at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ at time of proposal submission and immediately prior to award.

Factors 1, 3, and 4 Adjectival Ratings

Factor 2 Past Performance Adjectival Ratings

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings

Past Performance Confidence Assessments

Definition of Strength, Weakness, Significant Weakness and Deficiency

capability requirements in a way that will be appreciably advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

Past Performance: Past performance information is one indicator of an offeror’s ability to perform the contract successfully. The currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor’s performance shall be considered. This comparative assessment of past performance information is separate from the responsibility determination required under RFO 9.1.

Tradeoff Source Selection: If tradeoffs are performed, the source selection records shall include an assessment of each offeror’s ability to accomplish the technical requirements; and a summary, matrix, or quantitative ranking, along with appropriate supporting narrative, of each technical proposal using the evaluation factors.

SSA’s Final Decision: The SSA’s decision shall be based on a comparative assessment of proposals against all source selection criteria in the solicitation. While the SSA may use reports and analyses prepared by others, the source selection decision shall represent the SSA’s independent judgment.

The source selection decision shall be documented, and the documentation shall include the rationale for any business judgments and tradeoffs made or relied on by the SSA, including benefits associated with additional costs. Although the rationale for the selection decision must be documented that documentation need not quantify the tradeoffs that led to the decision.

A3. Estimated Acquisition Schedule

Phase I Site Visit (Tentative)

6/9/2026

The anticipated period of performance is based on the schedule below, subject to adjustment based on exercise of pre-priced optional CLINs:

The Base CLIN includes a period of performance of no more than 210 days after issuance of the NTP. Within this period the final mock-up unit has a period of performance of no more than 30 days after issuance of NTP.

If exercised, the optional CLINs shall carry a period of performance of no more than 60 days after issuance of NTP. The issuance of the NTP shall constitute formal notification that the optional CLIN has been exercised via a contract modification.

A4. Pre-Proposal Conference (PHASE II ONLY)

A pre-proposal conference will be held on a date to be determined at the West Los Angeles VAMC. The site visit will not occur prior to issuance of Phase II RFP. Official date, time, and location will be provided via an amendment to the solicitation.

A5. Selection Criteria and Weightings

Basis for Contract Award This acquisition is a competitive best value source selection using a Tradeoff Process in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 15.103-1 in which all non-price evaluation factors when combined are approximately equal to cost or price.

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued as Two-Phase Design-Build procurement (Reference RFO 36.101-2). Proposals will be evaluated in Phase I to determine which Offerors will submit proposals for Phase II.

Phase I Evaluation Phase I of this procurement will result in a shortlist of no more than three (3) firms (unless the contracting officer determines that a number greater than three (3) is in the Government’s interest and is consistent with the purposes and objectives of this two-phase design build project) based on the following technical evaluation factors listed in descending order of importance:

Note: Under Factor 1 (Technical Approach), Volumes I, II, and III are not evaluated as separate subfactors. Since these volumes are not assessed independently, no individual weight or ranking is assigned to each volume within the Technical Approach factor. The cumulative assessment of these volumes, along with the supporting narrative, will be used to develop a single adjectival rating for Technical Approach Factor 1.

Phase II Evaluation After evaluating Phase I proposals, the Contracting Officer will select the most highly qualified offerors and request those offerors submit Phase II proposals. Unsuccessful Phase I offerors will be given notification after completion of the Phase I evaluation and will not be given the opportunity to submit a Phase II proposal. The most highly qualified Phase I offerors will receive a Phase II Request for Proposal (RFP). During Phase II, a pre-proposal conference and site visit will be held at the West Los Angeles VAMC; date, time, and location TBD.

Phase I factors are not to be resubmitted in Phase II; however, consensus ratings from the Phase I carry forward and are combined with Phase II technical ratings for the purpose of award.

All technical factors (Phase I and Phase II) are listed below in descending order of importance. Factor 1 is the most important, Factor 4 is the second most important, Factor 2 is the third most important, and factor 3 is the fourth most important. All technical factors when combined are approximately equal to Price (Non-Technical Factor 5). Phase I evaluation criteria are not to be resubmitted in Phase II.

BASIS FOR AWARD

Award will be made to the Offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government, considering both technical and price factors, in accordance with RFO 15.103-1 Tradeoff Process. The Government may consider award to other than the lowest-priced Offeror or other than the highest technically rated Offeror when doing so is determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

Award without Discussions / Competitive Range

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and make…