C1DA--561A4-22-107 Tuckpointing bldgs 2, 6, 7, 8, & 57

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) architect-engineering firm to provide comprehensive design and construction support services for a project at the Lyons VA Medical Center in Lyons, New Jersey. The project involves tuckpointing and waterproofing multiple buildings (2, 6, 7, 8, and 57) and includes site investigation, assessment, development of schematic and design development documents, construction documents, technical specifications, site visits, cost estimates, and as-built documentation. The scope also encompasses site investigation and preparation of a complete construction package for replacing and reconfiguring domestic hot water systems, with an estimated construction cost between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The contract is anticipated to be a firm-fixed-price award, with design completion required within 341 days from the notice to proceed. This procurement is conducted under the Brooks Act (FAR Subpart 36.6), emphasizing qualifications, specialized experience, capacity, past performance, and geographic proximity. The selected firm must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and verified as an SDVOSB in the VA’s VIP database. The process requires detailed submissions via SF 330, including team resumes, technical competence, workload capacity, past relevant projects, and subcontracting plans, especially highlighting commitments to small and veteran-owned businesses. The contract will adhere to specific limitations on design costs (not exceeding 6% of the construction estimate) and subcontracting restrictions, with a focus on promoting veteran-owned small businesses. The deadline for submission is November 7, 2025, and the award is targeted for on or before December 19, 2025.