C1NZ--689A4-24-115 Improve Site Security AE (VA-24-00012649)

This pre-solicitation notice seeks engineering design services to improve site security at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System campus in Newington, Connecticut. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 will evaluate proposals to reroute public traffic, construct perimeter fencing and barriers, and evaluate additional exterior security features. Interested parties must provide their firm information, socioeconomic status as a verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business or Veteran Owned Small Business, and point of contact by October 30, 2023. The resulting contract will be awarded based on qualifications under NAICS code 541330 for engineering services with an estimated value over $25.5 million.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The main NAICS code is 541330 for engineering services and the construction cost is to be covered by professional liability insurance. Preference will be given to SDVOSBs and VOSBs that can demonstrate at least 50% of the work will be performed by veteran-owned firms. The statement of work requires design submissions at 35%, 65%, 95%, and 100% completion with construction period services also eligible for award. The expected construction cost is to be determined.