36C24726R0134_Pre-Solicitation.pdf

Presolicitation Notice

*=Required Field Presolicitation Notice

SUBJECT* FY27 NRM | 521-24-102 | Renovate Wards 2K/2B for Optometry/Ophthalmology (VA-27- 00004268)

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 30901

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24726R0134

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 10-12-2026 1300 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

SET-ASIDE SDVOSBC

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* Y1DA

NAICS CODE* 236220

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Birmingham VA Health Care System

700 19th Street South in Birmingham, AL, 35233

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CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901

POINT OF CONTACT* Cayley Blommers Cayley.blommers@va.gov 762-343-9400

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THIS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST

FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). CONTRACTORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT FORMAL PROPOSALS

UNTIL THE RFP IS POSTED TO THIS WEBSITE.

Pre-Solicitation Notice

1. Set-Aside Information: This acquisition is a 100% Set Aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

a. Prospective Contractors are cautioned that a proposal submitted in response to this solicitation must meet the criteria identified in VAAR Clause 852.219-73, VA NOTICE

OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION).

b. Prospective Contractors must comply with VAAR Clause 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF

LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR

SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION). In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

c. For an SDVOSB to be considered as a prospective contractor, the firm must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database (search.certifications.sba.gov) and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (sam.gov) at time of submission of their qualification. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under 852.219-73(c). A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph 852.219-73(d) of the clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants. Failure of a prospective SDVOSB to meet these certification requirements by the SBA shall result in elimination from consideration. The firm must also report to VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting in accordance with FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans at dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 if applicable.

2. Contract Information: A Firm Fixed Price Construction contract is contemplated for:

a. Project No. & Title: 521-24-102, "Renovate Wards 2K and 2B for Optometry/Ophthalmology Clinical Use

b. Work Location: Birmingham VA Health Care System, Birmingham, AL.

c. Magnitude of Construction: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

Pre-Solicitation Notice

d. Estimated/target Completion Period: 365 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

e. The NAICS for this acquisition is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45 million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is Y1DA, Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries.

f. Definitization of equitable adjustments for any potential change orders will be handled in accordance with (IAW) federal regulations and policies as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Manual (VAAM), and any other applicable Veterans Affairs (VA) guidelines and policies. Applicable provisions and clauses will be included in the solicitation and subsequent contract. Data regarding VA timelines on definitizations within the past 3 fiscal years is currently unavailable.

3. Project Information: The Contractor shall provide all project management, supervision, engineering, labor, materials, equipment, transportation, temporary facilities, permits, inspections, testing, commissioning, and incidentals necessary to complete the renovation, as required by the drawings, specifications, and Statement of Work (SOW).

One or more of the items under this acquisition are subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. Applicable provisions and clauses will be included in the subsequent solicitation and/or contract.

Site Visits: A pre-proposal site visit will be held. Date and time will be announced in the solicitation.

4. Selection Criteria: This requirement will be procured using the Trade-Off Source Selection process providing the best value to the Government.

5. Submission Criteria: Solicitation 36C24726R0134 (including relevant documents, specifications, and drawings) will likely be posted on or about 10/12/2026 to sam.gov under Contract Opportunities. Once it is posted, all responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency if they meet the requirements as listed in the solicitation. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted solely to this website. It will be the responsibility of the offeror to verify the number of amendments issued.