Y1LZ--TIERED SET-ASIDE - Parking Ramp Expansion Minor Construction - Buffalo VAMC 528-375

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), plans to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) in April 2026 for a firm-fixed-price, design-bid-build minor construction contract focused on expanding the parking ramp at the Buffalo VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Buffalo, New York. This project entails demolition and site preparation, followed by the construction of a two-level addition atop the existing three-level parking structure, the erection of a new stair and elevator tower on the ramp’s northwest side, as well as select improvements to adjacent grounds. The contractor will also be responsible for providing off-campus parking to reduce disruption during construction. The construction magnitude is estimated between $10 million and $20 million, with a NAICS classification of 236220 and a size standard of $45 million in average annual receipts. The contract performance period is approximately 730 calendar days starting from the issuance of the notice to proceed. This procurement will follow FAR Part 15 procedures, employing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, ensuring that the award goes to the lowest-priced offer meeting the established minimum technical acceptability requirements. The solicitation employs a tiered set-aside approach under 38 U.S.C. § 8127, giving priority to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), then veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB), followed by other small businesses before opening competition to large businesses. Proposals and inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to the designated Contract Specialist, Kara Evert, with no telephone communication permitted. While the detailed contract clauses, special contract requirements, explicit evaluation sub-factors, payment and invoicing instructions, packaging and marking stipulations, and representations or certifications sections are not yet finalized or provided, all construction work is to be performed at the Buffalo VAMC site and will be inspected and accepted there in accordance with contract specifications and federal acquisition regulations. The procurement documents emphasize adherence to VAAR 836.204 in administering construction contracts and compliance with relevant acquisition statutes and regulations.