The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified architect-engineer firms to provide Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) services for the replacement of the fire alarm system at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, Illinois. The project aims to ensure compliance with current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and VA standards, requiring specialized experience in healthcare facility design and construction period services. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a firm-fixed-price contract anticipated, estimated between $20 million and $25 million, and a design period of approximately 206 days, followed by construction services lasting up to five years. Interested firms must submit their SF330 qualifications electronically by February 24, 2025, to the designated contacts, Lynn H. VanderVelde and Ricky Bond, at the provided email addresses.