This document serves as a modification to a previous notice regarding the design of an imaging center for the Department of Veterans Affairs, with a new place of performance identified. The Contracting Office’s address is located in Independence, Ohio, and the work will take place at the Eugene J. Towbin Health Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The modification updates the original notice's performance address from the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare Center to the Eugene J. Towbin facility. The solicitation number for this project is 36C77625R0016, with a response deadline set for February 10, 2025. The project is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), and is classified under the Product Service Code C1DA and NAICS Code 541310. All terms and conditions from the original solicitation remain unchanged. This modification underscores the administrative adjustments typical in government contracting processes.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for architect-engineering (A-E) services for the design of a new imaging center at the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System in North Little Rock, Arkansas. This presolicitation notice invites Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) to submit Standard Form (SF) 330 qualifications by February 10, 2025. The anticipated contract award is planned for June 2025, with a total construction budget between $10 million and $20 million. Key selection criteria for firms include professional qualifications, specialized experience in relevant projects, capacity to meet project schedules, past performance, knowledge of the project locality, and experience in construction services. Evaluation will prioritize a firm's ability to deliver quality design documents, including working drawings and specifications needed for construction. SF 330 submissions must adhere to specified page limits and formatting guidelines. Communication inquiries must be directed to the designated Contract Specialist, as information can change leading up to the submission date. This project emphasizes the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare facilities for veterans through qualified, veteran-supportive businesses and rigorous selection processes based on established criteria.

The VHA Program Contracting Activity Central is requesting feedback through the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) for a contractor under consideration for the Design of a New Imaging Center for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare Center. The questionnaire serves as a tool for evaluating the contractor’s performance based on several criteria including quality, timeliness, communication, management, cost management, and subcontract management. Contractors must complete Section 1 with essential contract details and project descriptions, while the evaluator fills out Section 2, assessing the contractor’s capabilities and overall experience regarding the specific project. The form also solicits a rating of the contractor's performance, which ranges from outstanding to unsatisfactory, and includes space for additional comments. This evaluation is vital for determining the contractor's eligibility for future projects within the VHA procurement process.

The project at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System seeks to design a new Imaging Center at the North Little Rock campus, addressing the growing demand for imaging services. The facility, approximately 11,100 GSF, will expand the existing Main Patient Care Building, incorporating various imaging modalities, a dedicated waiting area, administrative support spaces, and ensuring the project complies with current VA design standards. The scope includes site visits, user interviews, and extensive documentation, leading to the development of design, construction drawings, and specifications. Key tasks involve relocating existing utilities, ensuring operational continuity, analyzing the existing capacity for utility services, and creating a landscaping plan. A collaborative approach will be adopted, engaging stakeholders throughout the design phases that include Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Document phases. Deliverables must adhere to established VA protocols, ensuring a complete and usable facility, independent of future construction projects. The project budget is estimated between $10 million and $20 million, with a completion timeline of 365 calendar days from the award. Overall, this initiative underscores the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare services for veterans through modern infrastructure improvements.