Q702--El Paso Health Care Center IOT&A

The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding a contract under solicitation number 36C77625Q0279 for Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation (IOTA) services at the new El Paso Health Care Center, with performance to begin on April 16, 2026, and concluding on September 15, 2028, spanned over a 29-month base period. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 541614 with a $20 million size standard, and award will be made on a best value trade-off basis, prioritizing technical approach, key personnel qualifications, past performance, and price reasonableness over solely the lowest cost. The scope encompasses comprehensive project management, interior design, acquisition planning, warehousing, relocation logistics, and activation services to ensure the facility is fully operational and compliant with all VA, federal, and medical standards by its first day of clinical services in September 2028. Key deliverables include an Activation Integrated Master Schedule, Risk Management Plan, Work Breakdown Structure, Monthly Status Reports, and Training Reports, with strict performance metrics requiring at least 95% first-time acceptance of deliverables and zero validated complaints per quarter. Contractors must adhere to stringent security, data protection, and compliance requirements, including mandatory background investigations for all personnel based on risk levels (NACI, MBI, BI), full compliance with HIPAA and Section 508 accessibility standards, and prohibition of portable media for VA data transfer. All staff must be pre-screened for English proficiency and undergo vetting via e-QIP with fingerprints processed through DCSA. The contract incorporates clauses for contract extension options, restrictions on subcontracting, cybersecurity controls, and requirements to maintain U.S.-based operations. Deliverables and equipment must align with detailed inventory and furniture specifications, including adherence to the Performance Work Statement, QASP, and the Equipment Inventory ReUse and Disposal Plan Template, with all data entered into VA’s SharePoint system. Pricing is structured in four distinct periods with specific labor rates for prime and subcontractor personnel across roles such as Project Manager, IT Specialist, and Construction Manager. Invoicing is strictly electronic via the VA’s EIP system integrated with Tungsten Network, and all submissions must be made through SAM.gov to designated email addresses, with paper submissions prohibited. The government retains final inspection and acceptance authority