Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Architect-Engineering firm to provide full design services for a domestic hot water system project at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center in Canandaigua, New York. The estimated construction cost range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, and the design fee for plans and specifications is capped at six percent of the construction cost. The selected firm must deliver 100% bid documents within 375 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, and the anticipated contract award date is on or before January 31, 2026. Key evaluation factors include specialized experience in medical facility and wastewater design, past performance, and the firm's location within 450 miles of the project site.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

The Canandaigua, NY VA Medical Center requires A/E design services to connect its force main to the county sewer, with all work performed at that location. The scope includes designing a new lift station, connecting mains, decommissioning the existing plant, and coordinating with multiple local jurisdictions. The design must ensure the construction cost remains within a VA budget of $3.5 million, and the procurement is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The estimated magnitude for the A/E services contract is between $250,000 and $500,000. It is anticipated the contract will be awarded around December 2025.