679-19-101 | Correct Critical Access and ADA Deficiencies Building 61 -CPS

The contract 36C24726R0045, titled "679-19-101 | Correct Critical Access and ADA Deficiencies Building 61 - CPS," awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity, involves Construction Period Services (CPS) at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Alabama. This firm-fixed-price contract focuses on retaining Barry Davis Architects PC as the sole-source Designated Owner’s Representative (DOR) during the construction phase, covering a performance period of 365 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. The DOR’s role is critical, encompassing continuous engineering oversight to ensure faithful execution, interpretation, and necessary adjustment of original architectural designs while maintaining compliance with ADA standards and building codes. Key tasks include review and approval of contractor submittals, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), site inspections, and coordination meetings, all intended to minimize design deviations and ensure a code-compliant, operational facility. The procurement is justified under FAR Subpart 6.302-1 and 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1), recognizing Barry Davis Architects PC as the only responsible source due to their unique institutional knowledge, original design responsibility, and assumption of full professional liability for the project. This sole-source approach avoids loss of continuity and mitigates risks such as increased costs, scheduling delays, and compromised patient care services. The contract excludes packaging, marking, and invoicing details, focusing primarily on construction phase design services. While the contract acknowledges a potential organizational conflict of interest resulting from the same firm providing design and construction oversight, this conflict is accepted as unavoidable given the project’s unique requirements. Points of contact include Contract Specialist Kimberly Devlin and Contracting Officer Ryan Crispin. Submissions for capability statements were solicited via email prior to award, with no formal evaluation factors or price competition due to the essential nature of the sole-source award.