The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number: 36C24625Q0184) aimed at identifying potential service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) and other small contractors for a construction project at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System. This initiative seeks to renovate the existing 4B inpatient nursing unit and adjacent corridors at the Richmond, Virginia facility, involving the construction of 21 patient rooms and necessary support spaces over a 16,750 square foot area. The total project cost is estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, with a duration of approximately 540 days. Responses from interested contractors are requested to gauge market capabilities and ensure that the procurement strategy aligns with available resources. Interested parties are urged to express their interest and provide details on their business qualifications, prior relevant projects, and capability statements. The deadline for responses is November 22, 2024. This notice does not constitute a formal solicitation but serves as preparatory research to inform future contract specifications that may benefit from increased participation from veteran-owned businesses. All submissions should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Denise A. Morman, via email.

The Central Virginia VA Health Care System is initiating the renovation of the 4B unit on the 4th floor of its main building, aimed at enhancing patient care facilities. The project involves demolishing existing structures and constructing a 16,750 square foot area that will include 21 patient rooms, an isolation room, a bariatric room, clinicians’ offices, a telemetry monitoring room, staff break room, and restrooms. The renovation will proceed in two phases to ensure uninterrupted hospital operations and patient care throughout construction. The contractor is responsible for all materials, personnel, and services necessary for project completion, guided by the advisory services of Apogee Consulting Group, PA., as the architect-engineers involved. Additionally, all contractor and subcontractor personnel must comply with VA security regulations. The stipulated period for completing the renovation is 540 calendar days, reflecting a commitment to timely project execution while maintaining patient care standards.