Z2DA--564-26-706 | EHRM JSA/FDSS | Fayetteville, AR

INTRODUCTION: This announcement is an Intent to Sole Source in accordance with FAR 6.103-5 Authorized or required by statute. It is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Program Contracting Activity (PCAC) intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Briston Construction, LLC, a Service - Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB), for Project #564-26-706 EHRM Joint Security Architecture Forward Deployed Server Stack Upgrades Fayetteville, AR VAMC. PROJECT BACKGROUND & DESCRIPTION: Services to be provided are to prepare for the delivery of the Forward Deployed Solution Servers (FDSS) and the Joint Security Architecture (JSA) equipment. Services to be provided by the Contractor shall include the following infrastructure improvements identified on the JSA and FDS Zone Power Distribution 1.0 pdf dated 12-04-20 that are not currently already in place. Activities will include installation of needed circuit breakers, zone power distribution units, and necessary whips and cables. The station has 3 Phase 30A power available. Six circuits in total have been reserved with the intent to power the 2 racks with the addition of a zone PDU. Source A: Panel EBITS-2; (8, 10, 12) available. Source B: EBITS-1; confirmed space available in panel, but circuit breaker will need installed. Contractor is to provide a complete working system that has been fully tested and approved before turnover to the government for use. The system must not compromise the integrity of any of the other systems. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The proposed project will be a sole source construction contract to Briston Construction, LLC. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 236220 (size standard $25.5 million) applies to this procurement. The Period of Performance for this contract is 90 calendar days from notice to proceed. It is the intent of the Government to award this project as a sole source. However, if a firm feels like they can meet the requirements of this project, the Government will review the information provided (as specified in the Capabilities Statement below), in order to make a final determination. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Respondents shall provide a general capabilities statement in the following information: Section 1: Provide company name, UEI number, company address, Point-of-Contact name, phone number and email. Section 2: Provide company business size based on NAICS code 236220. Also, provide business type (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Hub Zone Small Business, etc.). Section 3: Provide a Statement of Interest in the project. Section 4: Provide examples of similar work your company has performed where you have taken over the responsibilities, and liabilities associated with any and all aspects of the design, for Solicitation Support Services and Construction Period Services from a design that was completed by another firm. Provide no more than three examples of this within the past seven years. Include the project name, project owner and contact information as this person may be contacted for further information, project scope, project size (Example: square footage), building use (Example: Medical Facility, Office Building, etc.), project dollar value, start and completion dates. Any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting this requirement may submit a capability statement to amy.graham@va.gov and scott.elias@va.gov no later than November 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM (ET). It is requested that interested contractors submit a response (electronic submission) of no more than 4 single sided pages that addresses the above information. This response must be submitted as a single application-generated (not scanned) PDF document that is less than or e…