Q702--Pflugerville Initial Outfitting Transition and Activation (IOTA) Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation (IOTA) services for a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Pflugerville, Texas. The solicitation (RFQ 36C77625Q0079) requires comprehensive project management support, interior design, furniture/fixtures/equipment planning, concept of operations development, and acquisition planning services. Contractors will be responsible for managing the facility's activation through February 2028, including developing procurement packages, coordinating equipment installation, and providing post-occupancy support. The contract will be evaluated on a best value basis, with key criteria including key personnel qualifications (pass/fail), technical approach, past performance, and price. Quotes are due by March 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT, with a 12-month base period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and two potential 12-month option periods.

The solicitation is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 541614 with a $20 million size standard. The project involves outfitting an approximately 49,944 net usable square foot facility with 350 parking spaces, stemming from the PACT Act of 2022. Key personnel requirements include an Activation Project Manager with 7+ years of healthcare project management experience, a Senior Designer with 5+ years of healthcare facility design experience, and a Senior Transition Planner with 3+ years of healthcare transition planning experience. The contract includes base requirements and optional tasks such as acquisition packages development, warehouse management, activation/post-occupancy support, and staff training. Work will be performed at the Temple VA Medical Center and Austin VA Outpatient Clinic locations, with the Pflugerville CBOC scheduled to begin clinical services in February 2028.