The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting Architect-Engineering (A-E) services for the design of a New Radiation Oncology Building at the Franklin R. Sousley VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY. This presolicitation notice invites responses in the form of Standard Form 330 qualifications, rather than a proposal. The project is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with a construction cost estimated between $10 million and $20 million. The A-E firm must provide comprehensive services, including design documents, feasibility studies, and support during construction. Interested firms will be evaluated based on criteria such as specialized experience, professional qualifications, capacity to meet schedules, past performance, and knowledge of the local area. Firms must submit qualifications by October 16, 2024, to be eligible for consideration, and must be certified as SDVOSB by the SBA. The anticipated period for design completion is 280 days post-award, with selection to occur in late January 2025. The notice emphasizes that responding firms will bear any costs and none will be reimbursed by the government.

The document outlines the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) developed by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Program Contracting Activity Central for assessing contractors interested in the Project # 598-335, which involves the design of a new radiation oncology building in Lexington, Kentucky. It calls for contractors to provide detailed information regarding their past contract experience, including contract specifics, project scope, and performance evaluation metrics. Evaluators from the client side are tasked with giving feedback on the contractor's quality, adherence to schedule, communication effectiveness, management efficiency, financial management, and subcontracting oversight. The guiding ratings range from "Outstanding" to "Not Applicable," allowing evaluators to quantify the contractor's performance effectively. This PPQ is part of a structured process aimed at ensuring that potential contractors meet the necessary standards to fulfill federal contract requirements, showcasing the government's commitment to accountability and quality in public procurement. The document emphasizes the need for thorough evaluations to enhance the overall effectiveness of project execution within the federal contracting framework.

The Lexington VA Health Care System is seeking Architect-Engineer (A-E) services for the construction of a new Radiation Oncology Building on its Franklin R. Sousley Campus, with an estimated cost of $17.5 million. This project aims to enhance high-quality cancer care services for veterans under the Cancer Moonshot initiative. The A-E is required to conduct site visits, prepare design documentation including drawings and specifications for a 14,000 square foot facility that will feature specialized clinical spaces for radiation oncology. The work consists of two phases: Part One includes design services, while Part Two covers construction support, which includes on-site visits and compliance checks. A qualified medical physicist must be part of the A-E team, ensuring safety and efficacy in radiation treatment design. The project must adhere to federal design guidelines and environmental regulations, including compliance with the NEPA and local permits. Key deliverables include various design phase submissions, including basis of design, schematic and construction documents, all maintained with proper records management and QA/QC processes. The contract favors Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and anticipates project completion by the winter of 2026. The comprehensive scope emphasizes collaboration with VA entities to fulfill safety, environmental, and security standards throughout the design and construction phases.