Q702--Gainesville OPC IOTA

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting firm-fixed-price Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation (IOTA) services to support the pre-planning and activation of the Gainesville, Florida Outpatient Clinic. This contract is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 541614. The scope of work includes professional services such as project management, interior design, space planning, and transition support to bring the facility into full operation by September 2030. Key responsibilities involve managing the acquisition and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), coordinating the relocation of approximately 400 staff members, and maintaining detailed tracking logs and schedules via a government SharePoint site. The estimated period of performance is 46 months, beginning December 15, 2026, and ending February 14, 2030, with additional activation support extending through October 2030. The contract is structured with specific CLINs for pre-activation services, warehousing, and activation services, with travel reimbursed on a not-to-exceed, cost-reimbursable basis. Award will be based on a best-value approach, selecting the highest technically rated offeror with a fair and reasonable price. Evaluation criteria include a pass/fail assessment of key personnel, a review of past performance from the previous three years, and a technical submission detailing the approach to the Performance Work Statement. Contractors must adhere to strict security vetting, cybersecurity frameworks, and organizational conflict of interest regulations, particularly regarding the procurement of FF&E.