Q702--San Diego Research and Development Facility Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin seeks initial outfitting, transition, and activation services for a new San Diego Research and Development Facility, with proposals due August 17, 2026. The procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to SDVOSB firms.

The contract is firm-fixed-price with a 33-month base performance period from September 7, 2026, through June 6, 2029, and an optional 7-month warehousing and management task from July 1, 2028, through January 31, 2029. The NAICS code is 541614, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services, with a $20 million size standard. Place of performance is San Diego, California.

The Performance Work Statement encompasses eight core service areas: comprehensive project management, interior design and FF&E/space planning, concept of operations and transition planning, acquisition planning, acquisition package development, relocation of research teams and personnel files, activation services and post-occupancy support, and staff training and orientation. The contractor must establish an Integrated Project Team, manage relocation of approximately 12 research teams (35–50 individuals) with specialized laboratory equipment and live animals, coordinate warehouse and installation services, and deliver monthly status reports, master schedules, risk and change management plans, and training materials.

Three key personnel are required: an IOTA Activation Project Manager (minimum 7 years healthcare project management experience), IOTA Senior Designer (minimum 5 years healthcare facility design with NCIDQ or CHID certification), and IOTA Senior Transition Planner (minimum 3 years transition planning on scientific research projects). All contractor personnel require NACI clearance and PIV compliance. San Diego County Service Contract Act wage rates apply, ranging from $15.95 to $75.09 per hour depending on occupation, with mandatory fringe benefits.

Evaluation is based on highest technically rated offeror with fair and reasonable price. Technical scoring weights key personnel qualifications (pass/fail), technical approach (maximum 9 pages), betterments (maximum 5 pages), and past performance verified through three references completed within three years of the offer due date. Quotations must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist (Heidi.Gallaher@va.gov) and Contracting Officer (Kathleen.klotzbach@va.gov).