36C24625R0042_3.docx

This document is a Presolicitation Notice for an Architect-Engineer (A-E) contract issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Durham VA Medical Center. The project involves providing emergency power to the 3rd Floor Labs in Building 1, with a focus on upgrading electrical systems for Air Handling Unit-65, laboratory equipment, and radiology equipment in the F-Wing. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a NAICS code of 541330 and a small business size standard of $25.5 million annual revenue.

Key details include a projected award date of December 17, 2025, with a total project timeline of 788 days after notice to proceed (243 days for complete drawings, 180 days for procurement, and 365 days for construction period services). The estimated construction budget ranges from $500,000 to $1,000,000, with the specific project design budget between $500,000 and $750,000. Interested firms must submit an electronic SF 330 qualification package by July 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with evaluation criteria emphasizing specialized experience in emergency electrical power distribution, professional qualifications, capacity to accomplish work, and past performance.