Y1DA--PN: 636A6-26-201, Patient Ceiling Lifts Install & Testing (DM) AP: 36C263-26-AP-1431

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DESCRIPTION
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice regarding project: 636A6-26-201, Patient Ceiling Lifts Install & Testing at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System, Des Moines, Iowa. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23), is preparing to issue a Two-Phase solicitation for a Design-Build contract for this project.
Note: This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice only, the Solicitation will not be posted for at least 15 days from the date of this notice. This is NOT a request for proposal.
Estimated SOLICITATION DATE (Phase I): on or about 06/03/2026
Estimated AWARD DATE: 10/30/2027
SET-ASIDE: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
NAICS: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction $45.0 Million
PROJECT MAGNITUDE: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.
THIS IS A TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE. In accordance with Public Law 109-461 and VAAR 819.7003 (b), bidders must be registered, certified, and listed in the SBA certification database at  https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ as a SDVOSB/VOSB. Only bids from verified SDVOSB s at SBA certification database at the time of proposal submission shall be deemed responsive. All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award.

Project Overview
The project will require the selected contractor to provide all design, labor, materials, tools and equipment, and construction services necessary for the design and construction of the project: 636A6-26-201, Patient Ceiling Lifts Install & Testing as defined by the Performance of Work Statement (PWS).
The Two-Phase Design-Build solicitation and evaluation process shall be conducted in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 36.101-2 -Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures. The issued Request for Proposal (RFP) shall set forth the requirements for responding to Phase I of the solicitation, as well as all technical evaluation factors and sub-factors for both Phase I and Phase II.
At the closing date of the Phase I Solicitation, the government shall evaluate responsive proposals received in response to Phase I of the solicitation. No more than five (5) contractors will move forward to Phase II. Only those successful firms selected as a result of Phase I evaluations will be requested to submit technical and pricing proposals for Phase II. Phase II proposals shall be evaluated in accordance with the Phase II Evaluation Process.
Background.
VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) requires a Design-Build Contractor design and renovate space, as well as supply and install patient ceiling lift systems. Contractor to validate, and train for new patient ceiling lift systems across the Des Moines main campus. The procurement covers 194 actions consisting of 158 replacements, 21 additions, and 15 removals (no replacement), including designated bariatric capabilities. The DB Contractor shall deliver turnkey systems installed, tested, certified, labeled, documented, and ready for immediate clinical use with end user and maintenance training completed prior to beneficial use. The design shall incorporate best practices and methods and comply with Veteran Health Administration design guidelines.
Successful offeror will be an integrated Design-Build team including Licensed architects, engineers, and construction specialties to complete the scope of work. At minimum, the Design team will include experienced Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Protection design professionals. All architects and engineers must be professionally licensed in their field of practice. The Contractor shall provide evidence of past performance with four references including facility address, telephone number, email, contact name, demonstrating satisfactory service for similar installations.
NOTE:
This Performance of Work Statement (PWS) will refer to the collective Design-Build Team, which includes both Design and Construction, for performance requirements pertaining to the entire scope of work. Where applicable, Design Team or Construction Team may be used for specificity. All elements of design, construction, and post-construction are included in this PWS.

Anticipated Period of Performance: The contract Period of Performance for the design phase shall be 100 calendar days from the Notice of Proceed - Design. Period of Performance for total design and construction is 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion includes final cleanup of the premises, as-builts and closeout documents.

All prospective bidders must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and must be registered and active in the SAM database (http://www.sam.gov). All prospective bidders must complete electronic online Representations and Certifications within SAM. The eventual awardee shall also have on file a current Department of Labor VETS4212 Federal Contractor Reporting filing at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 (if applicable).

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