RFI QandA.docx

The document is a Request for Information (RFI) for Architect-Engineer (A/E) services for replacing Chiller #4 at a VA facility, solicitation number 36C25625R0110. This 100% set-aside procurement is exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a construction magnitude between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. The VA is seeking comprehensive A/E services for the project, with submissions evaluated across seven key criteria including professional qualifications, specialized experience, past performance, construction period services experience, project capacity, local geographical knowledge, and commitment to small business subcontracting.

Interested firms must submit SF330 qualification packages via email to Tammy.Tynes@va.gov by 4:00pm CST on August 18, 2025, with specific requirements including black and white submissions, narrative information limited to 10 pages, and detailed documentation of key personnel qualifications. The solicitation emphasizes experience with VA hospital projects, design standards, and technical specifications. Firms must be registered in SAM and DSBS databases, have current licensing, and comply with VETS-4212 reporting requirements. The contract will be awarded through a negotiated firm-fixed price method, with evaluations focusing on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work.