R497--Interior design Consultan

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking industry input for an interior design consulting services requirement at the Phoenix VA Medical Center, identified by solicitation number 36C26226Q0782 and NAICS code 541410. This sources-sought notice is a market research action with a response deadline of May 14, 2026, and is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns, with the possibility of transitioning to full and open competition if insufficient responsive offers are received. The scope of work involves providing comprehensive interior design services focused on Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) for healthcare environments, including space planning, material and finish selection, compliance with VA directives and federal standards such as ADA, The Joint Commission, and OSHA, and the development of detailed technical documentation, architectural drawings, renderings, and procurement justifications. All deliverables are government property and subject to federal records management requirements. The contractor must demonstrate documented experience in healthcare interior design, possess advanced proficiency in CAD and Revit, and ensure full compliance with VA’s infection control, privacy, IT security, and safety policies. Personnel must obtain VA access badges, submit Social Security Numbers for background checks, complete VA10203 Privacy Training, and adhere to strict data handling and non-disclosure protocols, with no retention or dissemination of sensitive VA information permitted. Work is performed on-site at 650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ, with standard hours of 16–20 hours per week, up to 40 during peak needs, and no work authorized on federal holidays without explicit approval. The solicitation does not include pricing information, line item details, or a formal contract award, as it is not a solicitation for bids but a pre-acquisition market research tool with an estimated budget ceiling of $9,000,000. Evaluation criteria include technical expertise, healthcare design experience, compliance knowledge, project documentation quality, coordination skills, and flexibility in staffing and responsiveness, though no weighting or scoring system is specified. The agency anticipates a trade-off process favoring technical merit over lowest price, and the contracting officer, Jessica Brooks, is the sole point of contact for submissions, which must be sent via email with required details including the CAGE Code, small business certification, company background, and portfolio of past healthcare projects.