Q702--San Diego Research and Development Facility Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation Services

The solicitation 36C77626Q0136_1 seeks comprehensive design and project management services for the initial outfitting, transition, and activation of a new San Diego Research and Development Facility under the Department of Veterans Affairs. The contract, classified under NAICS code 541614 for technical consulting services, is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price acquisition governed by FAR Part 12 and follows a best-value selection methodology that prioritizes technical excellence over price, with no trade-offs permitted between technical merit and cost. The base performance period spans 33 months from September 7, 2026, to June 6, 2029, with an optional task extension from July 1, 2028, to January 31, 2029. Work will be performed at VA facilities in San Diego, with deliverables encompassing space planning, CAD/Revit modeling, quality control plans, design specifications, construction drawings, and other technical outputs that must meet a 95% first-submission acceptance rate and adhere strictly to VA directives, LEED standards, and Plain English guidelines. Contractors must comply with extensive security, personnel vetting, and cybersecurity requirements, including VAAR 852.204-72 for personnel credentialing, mandatory background investigations based on risk tiers, and PIV card issuance for facility and system access. Subcontractors are strictly prohibited from participating in FF&E procurement due to conflict of interest rules, and all subcontracting plans must be disclosed and approved upfront. Cybersecurity obligations include adherence to 52.240-93 for safeguarding Federal Contract Information, FIPS 140-2 cryptographic standards, patch management requiring critical vulnerability remediation within seven business days, and strict protocols for handling “Acquisition Sensitive” and “For Official Use Only” information. Electronic invoicing via Tungsten Network and SAM.gov-compliant EFT payments are mandatory, with no paper submissions accepted. Offerors must submit resumes, past performance, and pricing electronically by August 17, 2026, with key personnel qualifications being a mandatory pass/fail threshold—failure on any key role disqualifies the proposal. All submissions must conform to formatting requirements, including 12-point font, 8.5 x 11-inch pages, and adherence to page limits for resumes and performance history, while pricing and certain documents carry no limits. The