# 652-25-108 Expand Operating Suite to Increase Surgical Access (Architect Engineer) Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24626r0037 - Solicitation number: 36C24626R0037 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was March 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST - Department: Department of Veterans Affairs - Contracting office: 246-Network Contracting Office 6 (36C246) - NAICS: 541330 Engineering Services - Product or service code: C1DA Architect And Engineering- Construction: Hospitals And Infirmaries - Place of performance: Richmond - First posted: February 26, 2026 - Last posted: February 26, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9199458481fd4b528b13d92b3c0f063f/view ## Description In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul Part 10.000, his is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for quotes (RFQ), request for proposals (RFP), or an invitation for bid (IFB), and no contract will be awarded by this announcement. The Government will not provide any reimbursement for responses submitted in response to this Source Sought Notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. **Purpose:** Expand Operating Suite to Increase Surgical Access Project # 652-25-108 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS), Richmond VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia, 23249 is requesting professional Architect/Engineer (AE) and healthcare planning services necessary to renovate approximately 10,000 s.f. of vacated clinical lab space into operating rooms with support spaces. Services required of this A/E contract shall include, but are not limited to, preparation of existing conditions plan and schematic design which includes site investigation for civil, structural, architectural, interior design, equipment/ furnishings, conveying equipment, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, electronics/ security, telecommunications, healthcare technology systems and devices and environmental such as asbestos abatement including but not limited to survey and sampling. The project shall be phased in such a way to minimize and, if possible, avoid impact to the Medical Center and patient care. The contractor shall have 280 days from the Notice to Proceed to complete all work associated with the Scope of Work. The work shall be performed in strict accordance with the scope of work prepared by Department of Veterans Affairs. This requirement is anticipated to be 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside. In accordance with Public Law 109-461 and VAAR 819.7003 (b), offerors must be registered and certified in the SBA Certification database as a SDVOSB. Only offers from certified SDVOSBs in the SBA database at the time of offer shall be deemed eligible for award. This is an A/E services project and will be needed in June of 2026. Interested sources will not receive formal notification or feedback on any information submitted to this Sources Sought Notice. All future/proposed submissions/solicitations requirements solicited on a Government Point of Entry (GPE) will be evaluated independent of any information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice. No vendor will be provided with information on solicitations issued on a Government Point of Entry based on this Sources Sought Notice. The NAICS code for this project is 541330: Engineering Services with Size Standard of $25.5 million. The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates awarding a one-time, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract. Pursuant to VAAR 836-204 - Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects, the estimated magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. Potential sources are to respond by email ONLY to Contract Specialist Moses Deng at moses.deng2@va.gov and copy Contracting Officer Vangie Miller at vangie.miller@va.gov with the subject line Expand Operating Suite to Increase Surgical Access on or no later than March 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, and provide Capability Statement describing their ability to meet the requirements, including providing the following information: **Company Name:** **Address:** **Contact Name:** **Phone No:** **Email:** **SAM UEI:** Evidence of experience with similar A/E design projects, including: Contract numbers: Project descriptions: Total contract value: Completion dates: Please do not include advertising or promotional materials. Responses are voluntary and appreciated. This is NOT a solicitation for Bids, Quotes or Proposals. All information gathered will be used solely for planning purposes. The results of this notice will help identify a procurement strategy, including a set-aside, if appropriate. However, if responses from qualified companies prove inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be considered. No other information is available currently. The Government reserves the right to cancel this Sources Sought Notice, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. ## Publications - February 26, 2026: Sources sought, due February 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. Notice 8f89a8f469d042faa327d5bdb2fb68a1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8f89a8f469d042faa327d5bdb2fb68a1/view - February 26, 2026: Sources sought, due March 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. Notice 9199458481fd4b528b13d92b3c0f063f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9199458481fd4b528b13d92b3c0f063f/view ## Points of contact - Moses Deng (CS) Vangie Miller (BC), Contract Specialist, moses.deng2@va.gov, vangie.miller@va.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24626r0037.