C1DA--503-26-109 Remediate Reserve Center UST AE Design Solicitation

This contract is a 100% service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 541330 for professional architectural and engineering (A/E) services required to remediate an undocumented underground storage tank (UST) at the Altoona VA Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The scope includes comprehensive site evaluation using ground penetrating radar (GPR) and soil borings to assess the size, location, and contamination extent of the UST and associated historical automotive servicing areas within the OMS building. The A/E must deliver full design services covering schematics, design development, and construction documents, including technical specifications tailored to VA Master Specification drafts, architectural and mechanical drawings, electrical load calculations, asbestos and lead abatement plans, and as-built documentation verified in the field. The contract mandates strict compliance with VA protocols, including a site-specific water safety plan aligned with Master Specification Section 01 33 23, environmental regulation adherence, and a rigorous quality assurance/quality control program to mitigate design errors and reduce change orders. All deliverables must be submitted by designated deadlines, including a 90% construction document submission 45 days after notice to proceed and a full 100% submission within 10 days of notice to proceed, with the 90% submission required to represent a completed design—not merely a partial draft. The solicitation requires responses via Standard Form 330 submitted electronically by July 17, 2026, to two designated VA email addresses, with mandatory inclusion of the SAM Unique Entity Identifier, errors and omissions insurance proof, Pennsylvania engineering licensure or a plan for PA seal authentication, and the primary design office location. Evaluation will prioritize professional qualifications and specialized experience in medical center renovations, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire protection, asbestos abatement, and 3D drawing capabilities, with equal weight given to these two factors over the remaining three, which assess capacity, construction period support, and SDVOSB subcontracting commitments. The A/E must coordinate all activities with the VA Medical Center and the Contracting Officer’s Representative, timely submit inspection reports in hard copy and digital formats within two workdays after each site visit, and ensure cost estimates include labor burden, sales tax, and tiered subcontractor fees, with escalation shown as a separate line item. All proposals must be from firms registered in SAM and demonstrate an active commitment to utilize SDVOSBs, veteran-owned, and other small