The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting architectural and engineering (A/E) services for the renovation of approximately 1500 square feet at the Robert J. Dole Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, specifically to prepare a site for digital radiology rooms. This RFP, numbered 36C25525R0066, is a modification of a previous announcement, clarifying project details and emphasizing eligibility for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Prospective firms must submit qualifications via the SF330 form, emphasizing professional experience, team qualifications, and examples of relevant past projects within a strict page limit. The evaluation criteria focus on professional qualifications, specialized experience, capacity to meet timelines, past performance, location proximity to the project site, and any claims against the firm. The contract aims to ensure comprehensive design development compliant with VA standards, including necessary hazardous materials assessments and abatement plans. The project’s completion timeline is 209 calendar days post-award, with careful coordination required to maintain ongoing medical operations during construction. This initiative demonstrates the VA’s commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

This document serves as a modification to a previous notice regarding the procurement of design services for Digital Radiology Rooms by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The modification specifically alters the evaluation factor concerning the location of the design firm, stipulating that only Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms located within a 1,000-mile radius of the Wichita VA Medical Center will be evaluated favorably. It is noted that at least three qualified firms are present within this radius. Architectural contractors outside this geographic limitation will receive lower evaluation scores. Furthermore, submissions from firms located outside the United States will not be accepted. It is essential for contractors to verify their address as part of the submission process, with noncompliance resulting in disqualification. This modification emphasizes the government's commitment to enhancing veteran services through local small businesses while ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards.

The document is a presolicitation notice for the Architectural and Engineering (A/E) services required to prepare a site for digital radiology rooms at the Robert J. Dole Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. This procurement is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms and aims to renovate approximately 1500 square feet, including control and equipment rooms. Interested firms must submit a Standard Form 330 for qualifications by April 24, 2025. The evaluation criteria include professional qualifications, specialized experience, capacity, past performance, and proximity to the facility. Submission packages should demonstrate competence in similar medical facility work, with specific project details outlined to ensure responsiveness. Design work includes evaluating existing conditions, coordinating construction activities to minimize disruption to hospital operations, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards concerning hazardous materials like asbestos. The anticipated timeline for the design phase is 209 days, with a project budget between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The document emphasizes adherence to VA guidelines and engagement with VA personnel throughout each phase of the project, reflecting the government's commitment to quality and safety in healthcare facilities.