Pre-Sol 36C24726R0069.pdf

Presolicitation Notice

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679-19-101 Correct Critical Access and ADA Deficiencies B61 (VA-26-00015988)

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*

SOLICITATION NUMBER*

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE

ARCHIVE

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*

NAICS CODE*

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

30901

36C24726R0069

04-08-2026 13:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK,

USA

15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

SDVOSBC

Y1DA

236220

Tuscaloosa, AL VAMC

3701 Loop Road East

Tuscaloosa, AL 35494

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

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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AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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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.***

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 general contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 85% 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 85% 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: 679-19-101: Correct Critical Access and ADA Deficiencies B61

b. Work Location: Tuscaloosa, AL VA Medical Center.

c. Magnitude of Construction: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

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

e. NAICS code 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 project will be at Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, located at 3701 Loop Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35494. Contractor shall supply all materials, supervision, and labor to complete Project 679-19-101 Correct Critical Access and ADA Deficiencies Bldg. 61 per contract drawings and specifications. Work includes the renovation of connecting corridor between Buildings 4 and 61, modification of the slope of the floor to comply with VA guidelines, installation of new HVAC system, lighting, fire protection, finishes, railing system, and demolition of portions of the existing connector/corridor as required to construct the new work.

In addition to the above requirements, Contractor shall abide by all VA safety rules and regulations, and ensure work is compliant with applicable NFPA and NEC codes.

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 36C24726R0069 (including relevant documents, specifications, and drawings) will be posted on or about 4/8/2026 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.