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C1DA--NRM A/E - 528A8-CSI-806 Renovate A214-A217 for New MRI
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Opportunity details
- NAICS
- 541310
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Original posted
- August 13, 2026
- Last updated
- October 18, 2026
- Notice ID
- 453eae50b95648c6983963bfa75e79d9
Summary
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY NOR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS REQUEST. THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified Architect-Engineering (AE) firm to provide Architect-Engineer (A/E) design and construction period services to install a new Philips large bore 1.5T "helium free" (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) MRI unit. The work involves renovating four rooms (A214 A217) in the second-floor MRI Section of the A-Wing, with rooms A216 and A217 falling outside the MRI Zone 3 barrier. The project number is 528A8-CSI-806 and the location is the Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany NY, 12208.  This requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act as implemented in RFO FAR part 36. Applicable NAICS code is 541310 and small business size standard of $12.5 Million. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside. The anticipated award date of the proposed A-E Contract is on or before December 24, 2026. Potential contractors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) and are visible/verified/certified as SDVOSB in Small Business Administration Dynamic Small Business Search (https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm) at time of submission of their qualifications in order to be considered for an award.   In order to assure compliance with VAAR clauses, 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023)(DEVIATION)  and 852.219-73 VA Notice to Total Set-Aside for Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (JAN 2023)(DEVIATION), all firms submitting a SF 330 for this notice are required to indicate what percentage of the cost of contract performance will be expended on the concerns employees and in which discipline(s) and percentage of cost of contract performance to be expended (and in what disciplines) by any other consultant/subcontractor or otherwise used small or large business entity(s). Any consultant/subcontractor or otherwise business entity(s) used must be identified by name, office location and size/type of business (i.e., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), small, large, etc.). Failure to provide this information will deem the firm s SF 330 submittal as nonresponsive and preclude further evaluation  All A/E firms are advised that in accordance with VAAR 836.606-71 the total cost of the production and delivery of designs, plans, drawings and specifications shall not exceed six (6) percent of the estimate cost of construction. Other A-E fees are not included in the six (6) percent. Additionally, RFO FAR Clause 52.236-22 (d) - Design Within Funding Limitations, will be applicable to this procurement action.   SCOPE OF SERVICE REQUIRED  Project number 528A8-CSI-806. See the attached Statement of Work (SOW).   LOCATION   Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany New York,12208.  TYPE OF CONTRACT CONTEMPLATED The Department of Veterans Affairs is contemplating awarding a firm fixed price contract. DESIGN COMPLETION PERIOD The Department of Veterans Affairs requires Architect-Engineer (A/E) design and construction period services for the renovation of rooms A214 A217 to support the installation of a new Philips large bore 1.5T "helium free" MRI unit. The A/E shall deliver design submittals in accordance with the design review and completion schedule from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).  SELECTION CRITERIA DESCRIPTIONS The selection criteria descriptions are provided below. Criterion 1 Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. Provide brief resumes and professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of proposed team members who will specifically serve as the Project Managers and Designers of Record for required services only. Include specific experience and qualifications (i.e., education, training, registration, certifications, overall relevant experience, and longevity with the firm). Offerors will be evaluated in terms of the qualifications, competence and experience of the key personnel and technical team proposed to accomplish this work. The Designers of Record shall perform and direct the work within their respective discipline and shall sign and seal the report, as needed. The lead designer in each discipline must be registered but does not have to be registered in the particular state where the project is located. The offeror s team shall include staff members professionally licensed in the following disciplines: Architect Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Mechanical Engineer Fire Protection Engineer Electrical Engineer Project Manager must show experience and technical competent in MRI-specific projects that are similar in scope and cost, at least 1 project associated with a Philips MRI (preferably a 1.5T model). A minimum of 10+ years in role. Industrial Hygienist (certified) (HAZMAT surveying and preparing abatement and worker protection specifications) RF Shielding Designer / Medical Suite Isolation Engineer must have PE, industry certification such as iNARTE, or direct manufacturer training certification (Philips preferred) Submission requirements: Provide resumes, applicable documentation (awards, certificates, publications, and/or commendations from within the community) and all professional registration, certification, licensure and/or accreditation for all proposed key personnel. Resumes are limited to one page each and should cite project specific experience and indicate proposed role in this contract. Indicate participation of key personnel in example projects in the SF-330 Part 1 Section G. Criterion 2 Specialized experience and technical competence. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, detailed in the scope of work. Offerors will be evaluated on specialized experience and technical competence in the performance of services similar to those anticipated under this contract with regard to: Prior ability to design an MRI suite for installation of a new 1.5T MRI unit without impacting adjacent MRI department activities located in same corridor, specifically utilizing Class III ICRA and limiting noise and vibration impacts. Strong Technical understanding of HVAC and Electrical Power System Design specific to MRI operation. Working with UPS and Electrical Backup Power Systems. Strong architectural and structural experience in designing hospital renovations for support of large size diagnostic equipment mobilization and supporting HVAC/electrical equipment. Working experience in designing for Hospital/healthcare environments especially relating to structural integrity associated with mobilization of large diagnostic equipment. Working in spaces with limited available area, tight ceilings and potential unknown historic utilities. Strong Technical understanding of supported scaffolding design and implementation as per OSHA and NYS regulations and standards. VA Asbestos Abatement Design Manual Strong experience with lead-impacted material removal/abatement and well as hazardous material design/removal. VAMC Electrical Systems design specifications and the most recent VA Electrical Design Manual. VAMC existing facility, Building 1 located in Albany NY, particularly with the electrical power systems found in the sub-basement, basement and first through third floors. Firm's ability to perform and manage subcontractors and scope of work to meet aggressive schedules, multiple disciplines, and control costs. Show firm individuals have worked together as a team previously and their roles, and describe ability of firm to manage, coordinate and work effectively with team members. Submission requirements: Provide up to five (5) projects completed or substantially completed within the past five (5) years that best illustrate specialized experience of the proposed team in the areas outlined above and the scope of work of the project. Example projects shall note project s square footage. All projects provided in the SF-330 must be completed by the office/branch/regional office/individual team member actually proposed to manage and/or perform work under this contract. To enable verification, firms should include the DUNS number along with each firm name in the SF-330 Part 1, Section F Item 25 Firms from Section C Involved in this Project, block (1). Include a contract number or project identification number in block 21. Include an e-mail address, and phone number for the point of contact in block 23(c). Include in the project description the contract period of performance, award contract value, current contract value, a summary of the work performed that demonstrates relevance to specialized experience as outlined above. If the contractor served as a subcontractor on a project, indicate the value of the work they provided towards the performance of the overall project. If a project was performed by a joint venture, and not all joint venture partners are on the team proposed for this contract, the offeror/team should specifically address the work performed by the joint venture partner offering/teaming on this contract. Likewise, if the offeror/team member worked as a subcontractor on a project, the description should clearly describe the work actually performed by the offeror/team member and the roles and responsibilities of each on the project, rather than the work performed on the project as a whole. If the project description does not clearly delineate the work performed by the entity/entities offering/teaming on this contract, the project could be eliminated from consideration. NOTE: If the Offeror is a joint venture, information should be submitted as a joint venture; however, if there is no information for the joint venture, information should be submitted for either joint venture partner, not to exceed a total of five (5) projects for this criterion. Projects shall be submitted on the SF-330. For submittal purposes, a task order on an IDIQ contract is considered a project, as is a stand-alone contract award. Do not list an IDIQ contract as an example of a completed project. Instead, list relevant completed task orders or stand-alone contract awards that fit within the definition above. Examples of project work submitted that do not conform to this requirement will not be evaluated. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being rated lower. All information for Criterion 2 should be submitted in Part 1, Section F of the SF-330. The Government WILL NOT consider information submitted in addition to Part 1, Section F in evaluating Criterion 2. Criterion 3 Capacity. This factor evaluates the ability of the firm, given their current projected workload and the availability of their key personnel, to accomplish the possible myriad of design projects in the required time. Firms/teams will be evaluated in terms of their ability to plan for and manage work under the contract and capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. List current projects with a design fee of greater than $20,000 being designed in the firm s office. Indicate the firm s present workload and the availability of the project team (including sub-consultants) for the specified contract performance period. Describe experience in successfully delivering projects per performance schedule and successfully completing multiple projects with similar delivery dates. Submission requirements: Describe the firm s ability to concurrently perform and manage multiple projects in different locations to meet aggressive schedules, multiple disciplines, and control costs and the firm s capacity to accomplish multiple projec
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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY NOR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS REQUEST. THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified Architect-Engineering (AE) firm to provide Architect-Engineer (A/E) design and construction period services to install a new Philips large bore 1.5T "helium free" (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) MRI unit. The work involves renovating four rooms (A214 A217) in the second-floor MRI Section of the A-Wing, with rooms A216 and A217 falling outside the MRI Zone 3 barrier. The project number is 528A8-CSI-806 and the location is the Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany NY, 12208.  This requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act as implemented in RFO FAR part 36. Applicable NAICS code is 541310 and small business size standard of $12.5 Million. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside. The anticipated award date of the proposed A-E Contract is on or before December 24, 2026. Potential contractors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) and are visible/verified/certified as SDVOSB in Small Business Administration Dynamic Small Business Search (https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm) at time of submission of their qualifications in order to be considered for an award.   In order to assure compliance with VAAR clauses, 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023)(DEVIATION)  and 852.219-73 VA Notice to Total Set-Aside for Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (JAN 2023)(DEVIATION), all firms submitting a SF 330 for this notice are required to indicate what percentage of the cost of contract performance will be expended on the concerns employees and in which discipline(s) and percentage of cost of contract performance to be expended (and in what disciplines) by any other consultant/subcontractor or otherwise used small or large business entity(s). Any consultant/subcontractor or otherwise business entity(s) used must be identified by name, office location and size/type of business (i.e., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), small, large, etc.). Failure to provide this information will deem the firm s SF 330 submittal as nonresponsive and preclude further evaluation  All A/E firms are advised that in accordance with VAAR 836.606-71 the total cost of the production and delivery of designs, plans, drawings and specifications shall not exceed six (6) percent of the estimate cost of construction. Other A-E fees are not included in the six (6) percent. Additionally, RFO FAR Clause 52.236-22 (d) - Design Within Funding Limitations, will be applicable to this procurement action.   SCOPE OF SERVICE REQUIRED  Project number 528A8-CSI-806. See the attached Statement of Work (SOW).   LOCATION   Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany New York,12208.  TYPE OF CONTRACT CONTEMPLATED The Department of Veterans Affairs is contemplating awarding a firm fixed price contract. DESIGN COMPLETION PERIOD The Department of Veterans Affairs requires Architect-Engineer (A/E) design and construction period services for the renovation of rooms A214 A217 to support the installation of a new Philips large bore 1.5T "helium free" MRI unit. The A/E shall deliver design submittals in accordance with the design review and completion schedule from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).  SELECTION CRITERIA DESCRIPTIONS The selection criteria descriptions are provided below. Criterion 1 Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. Provide brief resumes and professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of proposed team members who will specifically serve as the Project Managers and Designers of Record for required services only. Include specific experience and qualifications (i.e., education, training, registration, certifications, overall relevant experience, and longevity with the firm). Offerors will be evaluated in terms of the qualifications, competence and experience of the key personnel and technical team proposed to accomplish this work. The Designers of Record shall perform and direct the work within their respective discipline and shall sign and seal the report, as needed. The lead designer in each discipline must be registered but does not have to be registered in the particular state where the project is located. The offeror s team shall include staff members professionally licensed in the following disciplines: Architect Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Mechanical Engineer Fire Protection Engineer Electrical Engineer Project Manager must show experience and technical competent in MRI-specific projects that are similar in scope and cost, at least 1 project associated with a Philips MRI (preferably a 1.5T model). A minimum of 10+ years in role. Industrial Hygienist (certified) (HAZMAT surveying and preparing abatement and worker protection specifications) RF Shielding Designer / Medical Suite Isolation Engineer must have PE, industry certification such as iNARTE, or direct manufacturer training certification (Philips preferred) Submission requirements: Provide resumes, applicable documentation (awards, certificates, publications, and/or commendations from within the community) and all professional registration, certification, licensure and/or accreditation for all proposed key personnel. Resumes are limited to one page each and should cite project specific experience and indicate proposed role in this contract. Indicate participation of key personnel in example projects in the SF-330 Part 1 Section G. Criterion 2 Specialized experience and technical competence. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, detailed in the scope of work. Offerors will be evaluated on specialized experience and technical competence in the performance of services similar to those anticipated under this contract with regard to: Prior ability to design an MRI suite for installation of a new 1.5T MRI unit without impacting adjacent MRI department activities located in same corridor, specifically utilizing Class III ICRA and limiting noise and vibration impacts. Strong Technical understanding of HVAC and Electrical Power System Design specific to MRI operation. Working with UPS and Electrical Backup Power Systems. Strong architectural and structural experience in designing hospital renovations for support of large size diagnostic equipment mobilization and supporting HVAC/electrical equipment. Working experience in designing for Hospital/healthcare environments especially relating to structural integrity associated with mobilization of large diagnostic equipment. Working in spaces with limited available area, tight ceilings and potential unknown historic utilities. Strong Technical understanding of supported scaffolding design and implementation as per OSHA and NYS regulations and standards. VA Asbestos Abatement Design Manual Strong experience with lead-impacted material removal/abatement and well as hazardous material design/removal. VAMC Electrical Systems design specifications and the most recent VA Electrical Design Manual. VAMC existing facility, Building 1 located in Albany NY, particularly with the electrical power systems found in the sub-basement, basement and first through third floors. Firm's ability to perform and manage subcontractors and scope of work to meet aggressive schedules, multiple disciplines, and control costs. Show firm individuals have worked together as a team previously and their roles, and describe ability of firm to manage, coordinate and work effectively with team members. Submission requirements: Provide up to five (5) projects completed or substantially completed within the past five (5) years that best illustrate specialized experience of the proposed team in the areas outlined above and the scope of work of the project. Example projects shall note project s square footage. All projects provided in the SF-330 must be completed by the office/branch/regional office/individual team member actually proposed to manage and/or perform work under this contract. To enable verification, firms should include the DUNS number along with each firm name in the SF-330 Part 1, Section F Item 25 Firms from Section C Involved in this Project, block (1). Include a contract number or project identification number in block 21. Include an e-mail address, and phone number for the point of contact in block 23(c). Include in the project description the contract period of performance, award contract value, current contract value, a summary of the work performed that demonstrates relevance to specialized experience as outlined above. If the contractor served as a subcontractor on a project, indicate the value of the work they provided towards the performance of the overall project. If a project was performed by a joint venture, and not all joint venture partners are on the team proposed for this contract, the offeror/team should specifically address the work performed by the joint venture partner offering/teaming on this contract. Likewise, if the offeror/team member worked as a subcontractor on a project, the description should clearly describe the work actually performed by the offeror/team member and the roles and responsibilities of each on the project, rather than the work performed on the project as a whole. If the project description does not clearly delineate the work performed by the entity/entities offering/teaming on this contract, the project could be eliminated from consideration. NOTE: If the Offeror is a joint venture, information should be submitted as a joint venture; however, if there is no information for the joint venture, information should be submitted for either joint venture partner, not to exceed a total of five (5) projects for this criterion. Projects shall be submitted on the SF-330. For submittal purposes, a task order on an IDIQ contract is considered a project, as is a stand-alone contract award. Do not list an IDIQ contract as an example of a completed project. Instead, list relevant completed task orders or stand-alone contract awards that fit within the definition above. Examples of project work submitted that do not conform to this requirement will not be evaluated. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being rated lower. All information for Criterion 2 should be submitted in Part 1, Section F of the SF-330. The Government WILL NOT consider information submitted in addition to Part 1, Section F in evaluating Criterion 2. Criterion 3 Capacity. This factor evaluates the ability of the firm, given their current projected workload and the availability of their key personnel, to accomplish the possible myriad of design projects in the required time. Firms/teams will be evaluated in terms of their ability to plan for and manage work under the contract and capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. List current projects with a design fee of greater than $20,000 being designed in the firm s office. Indicate the firm s present workload and the availability of the project team (including sub-consultants) for the specified contract performance period. Describe experience in successfully delivering projects per performance schedule and successfully completing multiple projects with similar delivery dates. Submission requirements: Describe the firm s ability to concurrently perform and manage multiple projects in different locations to meet aggressive schedules, multiple disciplines, and control costs and the firm s capacity to accomplish multiple projec
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