C211--589A6-26-235, B WING INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES

Contract 36C25526C0044, titled B Wing Infrastructure Upgrades, was awarded to Triple C-The A & E Group LLC on May 27, 2026, for a total amount of $1,006,102.40. This firm-fixed-price contract was a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 541330. The project is located at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas, and involves providing architectural and engineering (A-E) design services to correct Facility Condition Assessment deficiencies. The scope of work includes renovating cross corridors connecting Buildings 89/90 and 89/91 on the third and fourth floors, replacing single-pane windows, and installing a DX HVAC system to replace existing fan coil units. The A-E services encompass field investigations, schematics, design development, and the creation of construction documents using Revit software, with a design objective to support a future construction contract valued between $5 million and $10 million. Key requirements for the contractor include compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) protocols, as well as hazardous material abatement planning. The award was based on a qualifications-based selection process emphasizing the team's professional expertise, previous experience with medical facilities, and the ability to perform at least 50% of the design work through SDVOSB personnel. Performance is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 15.