R499--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Increase Modification Increase Task Order No. 36C24524F0059
ID: 36C24524Q0923Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9e092f867cb94229bc60fa0385a06445/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a sole source modification for Task Order Contract 36C24524F0059 with SSPC LLC to retain incumbent contractors for Senior Architect/Engineer and Mechanical Engineer positions at the Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC). This modification aims to increase the contract value by an estimated total of $626,000 over the next three option years, ensuring the continuity of critical engineering and construction support services that are essential for the VA's ongoing projects. The retention of the current personnel is vital due to their extensive knowledge and experience, which helps prevent project delays and avoids significant training costs estimated to exceed $691,631.20 for onboarding new staff. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Contracting Officer Robert O'Keefe Jr. at robert.okeefejr@va.gov or by phone at 410-642-2411 x 25481.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert O'Keefe Jr.Contracting Officer
    410-642-2411 x 25481
    robert.okeefejr@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24524Q0923.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole source modification of Task Order Contract 36C24524F0059 with SSPC LLC. The modification seeks to retain incumbent contractors—Senior Architect/Engineer and Mechanical Engineer—over the next three option years. An estimated total increase of $626,000 will support the ongoing engineering and construction support services necessary for the Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC). This contract is critical as the incumbent staff possess extensive knowledge and experience that are vital to the VA’s projects, preventing delays and redundant training costs of potentially over $691,631.20 associated with onboarding new personnel. The document provides details on the contracting office, solicitation number, and points of contact while emphasizing the importance of retaining current personnel for maintaining effective operations at the DCVAMC.
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