C1NZ--Campus Chilled Water Loop Repairs AE Project 659-26-300

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information solicited.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for Architect-Engineer services to complete the below scope of work for Campus Chilled Water Loop Repairs (Project #659-26-300) located at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina.

The proposed NAICS 541330 Engineering Services is applicable to this acquisition; with a size standard of $25.5 Million.

The proposed PSC code is C1NZ Architect And Engineering - Construction: Other Utilities.

The anticipated Magnitude of Construction is between $100,000 and $250,000.

The anticipated Period of Performance for design is 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed with an estimated total contract period of 725 days.

Scope of Work

The Architect/Engineer (A/E) shall provide design services necessary to furnish: Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, As-Built Documentation, and all other related information for Project 659-26-300 Campus Chilled Water Loop Repairs. This project will occur at W.G. Bill Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue, Salisbury NC 28144 and complete the chilled water loop on campus at the address mentioned.

This project will provide a more efficient chill water system by repairing and replacing the existing chilled water line between Building 8 and Building 4. Work shall include but not be limited to trenching, excavation, road removal, paving, and installation of new valves and chilled water supply and return lines.

All design will be done according to VA specifications, Design guides, Infection Control guidelines and all applicable codes. The design will be structured to require minimum interruption of space function during construction. All work shall meet applicable building codes. This will include all Architectural, Structural, Electrical and Mechanical engineering associated with this project.

Small Business Requirements

For market research purposes, all responses to this notice will be reviewed, regardless of small business/socioeconomic category, including those firms that are identified as large businesses. Review of responses to this notice will support later determination of acquisition strategy and set-aside requirements if a solicitation becomes available. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(d), acquisitions will be set-aside for SDVOSBs or VOSBs, registered in the SBA VetCert database, whenever there is a reasonable expectation of receiving two or more offers/quotes from eligible, capable and verified firms, and that an award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government. However, if responses from qualified firms prove inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be considered.

Instructions

All interested parties should use the attached Sources Sought Questionnaire to respond to this notice and email completed responses to the Contracting Officer, Elaine Belber, at elaine.belber@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Your response is requested no later than Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST.