C221--561A4-23-103 Water Piping Survey

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued an amendment to Solicitation Number 36C24226Q0127 for a Water Piping Survey, Project# 561A4-23-103, at the Lyons VA Medical Center in Lyons, New Jersey. This modification provides a response to a submitted Request for Information (RFI). All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged, and SF330s are still due by December 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation is a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) under NAICS Code 541330. Dayna Dickson-Miller is the Contracting Officer.

This document, Amendment 0001 to Project 561A4-23-103 Water Piping Survey, clarifies the scope of work for a water piping survey. In response to a submitted question, it specifies that the project focuses on surveying water lines internal to buildings, particularly patient buildings, rather than exterior site water lines. The deadline for SF330 submissions remains December 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and all other original terms and conditions are unchanged. This amendment is crucial for prospective bidders to understand the precise requirements of the RFP.

This document outlines the minimum requirements for Architect/Engineer (A/E) submissions for minor and non-recurring maintenance construction projects at VA Medical Centers, specifically for the Patient Building Water Piping Survey (Project No. 561A4-23-103) at the VANJHCS, Lyons Campus. It details the submission process across schematic, design development, and construction document phases, emphasizing A/E responsibilities for producing complete, coordinated, and compliant documents. The guide covers various disciplines including site development, architectural, fire protection, interior design, structural, plumbing, sanitary, and HVAC, specifying required narratives, drawings, calculations, and schedules for each stage. It also addresses quality assurance, additional services, and critical path method phasing, ensuring adherence to VA standards and professional practices.

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Architect-Engineering (A-E) firm for Project 561A4-23-103, Patient Building Water Piping Survey at the Lyons VA Medical Center in Lyons, NJ. This project requires professional design services, including site investigation, assessment, and construction documentation for replacing and reconfiguring domestic hot water systems. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, procured under the Brooks Act (FAR Subpart 36.6), with a NAICS code of 541330 and a $25.5 million size standard. Firms must be registered in SAM and verified as SDVOSB in the Dynamic Small Business Search. Submissions must detail the percentage of work expended by employees and subcontractors, identifying all business entities by name, location, and type. Design and contract support services are required, with 100% bid documents due within 195 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The total cost for designs, plans, drawings, and specifications cannot exceed six percent of the estimated construction cost. Selection criteria include professional qualifications, specialized experience, capacity, past performance, geographical proximity (within 450 miles of Lyons VA Medical Center), commitment to using SDVOSBs as subcontractors, and experience in construction period services. Responses, consisting of an electronic SF 330 and attachments, are due by December 15, 2025, 12:00 PM EST, to Dayna.Dickson-Miller@va.gov, with a limit of 50 pages and 10 MB. Submissions must include state registration for lead designers, SDVOSB/VOSB certification, DUNS, CAGE Code, Tax ID, and contact information.