Q702--Tampa CLC Initial Outfitting, Activation and Transition Services

The contract for the Tampa Community Living Center (CLC) Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation Services is a firm-fixed-price effort, primarily set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS 541614, with an estimated total value around $20 million. It encompasses comprehensive services including project management, interior design, furniture and equipment procurement, space planning, transition planning, delivery, installation, and post-occupancy support, with the goal of completing activation by June 2029. The contract period is projected to start around February 2026 and extend through December 2028, with optional tasks such as warehousing and activation support exercised as needed, and optional periods extending into 2029. The solicitation emphasizes detailed technical proposals, key personnel qualifications, past performance, and price reasonableness, with award based on best value trade-offs rather than lowest price alone. The contractual framework incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses, including provisions for quality assurance, security, personnel security, organizational conflict of interest, and non-personal services. It mandates strict security and personnel vetting, prohibits conflicts of interest related to furniture procurement, and requires the development of detailed plans such as quality control, risk management, and change management. Deliverables are subject to government inspection and acceptance, with performance surveillance outlined in a comprehensive Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Proposal submission instructions specify a structured format, strict page limits, and electronic submission via approved file types, with evaluations considering key personnel, technical approach, past performance, and price, all aimed at ensuring the successful activation of a new VA community living center facility.