# C1DA--NRM A/E - 528A8-CSI-806 Renovate A214-A217 for New MRI

Notice 453eae50b95648c6983963bfa75e79d9 (solicitation 36C24226R0116) from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF, 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242), posted 2026-08-13, responses due 2026-09-14T14:00:00.000Z. Status: closed.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | 453eae50b95648c6983963bfa75e79d9 |
| Solicitation number | 36C24226R0116 |
| Type | Sources Sought |
| Agency | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Sub-tier | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Office | 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) |
| Posted | 2026-08-13T16:36:38.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2026-09-14T14:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| NAICS | 541310 |
| PSC | C1DA |
| Place of performance | Albany, NY, USA |
| Award | - |

## Description

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 typ

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