The Presolicitation Notice outlines the opportunity for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to submit proposals for a Master Planning contract at the Carl Vinson Veterans Administration Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia. The project, with an estimated value between $500,000 and $1 million, is not yet a Request for Proposal and includes requirements for submitting Standard Form (SF) 330 documents by January 6, 2025. Interested firms must have relevant experience in Master Planning within hospital or medical center environments and must be verified as SDVOSB through SBA’s VetCert database. The evaluation will consider specialized experience, past performance, professional qualifications, geographic knowledge, capacity for timely completion, and a commitment to utilizing SDVOSB and other small business subcontractors. The selection process will adhere to the Brooks Act regulations, aiming to choose highly qualified firms through an evaluation of submitted qualifications. The final master plan will address facility design, strategic planning, and updating existing drawings to reflect current department layouts, culminating in a presentation to executive leadership. Submission criteria include detailed descriptions of past projects, team qualifications, and adherence to specified formats in the SF 330 submission.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued Amendment 001 for solicitation number 36C24725R0019, concerning the CVVAMC Master Planning project. The amendment responds to inquiries regarding professional qualifications and requirements for the project team. Notably, while a licensed Fire Protection Engineer is not necessary, a Physical Security Subject Matter Expert is required due to the VA's emphasis on security. The amendment clarifies that the project should involve a diverse range of professionals, including healthcare planners, cost estimators, and other specialists pertinent to master planning. This flexibility aims to encourage teams with varied and comprehensive expertise, leading to more favorable evaluations in the selection process. The response deadline is set for January 6, 2025, with submissions archived five days post-deadline. The announcement underscores the commitment to ensuring a well-rounded approach in fulfilling the goals of the project while prioritizing security and regulatory compliance.