Project 614-25-101, AE (AJP) Add Surgical Suite AHU - 13W

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking architectural and engineering (A/E) services for Project 614-25-101 at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers Jr. Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The primary objective is to design a redundant air handling unit (AHU) for the surgical suite, which involves expanding the existing mechanical room and installing a new AHU to replace AHU 13W. Firms are required to submit SF330 forms demonstrating their qualifications and capabilities in comprehensive design services, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction period services. The solicitation requires firms to be registered in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) site and System for Award Management (SAM). Key submission deadline is April 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT, with submissions to be sent via email to contract specialist Alan Raulerson.

The contract is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a total performance period of 266 calendar days. The construction budget for the project is approximately $5,000,000, focusing on enhancing HVAC system redundancy and humidity control in the surgical suite. Submitted SF330 forms are limited to fifty total pages, including the cover page and all supporting documents. Past performance will be evaluated through a questionnaire assessing contractor performance across dimensions such as quality of service, schedule adherence, and business relations. Ratings will be categorized as either "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable", with assessors required to provide rationale for any unsatisfactory ratings. The project falls under NAICS category 541330 (Engineering Services) and PSC category C1DA (Architect and Engineering- Construction: Hospitals and Infirmaries).