Draft RFP for Industry Comments - Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) John Cochran (JC) Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Kansas City District has issued a Special Notice for a Draft Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking industry comments for an Integrated Design and Construction Contract (IDaC). This project is for the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) John Cochran (JC) Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. The estimated magnitude is between $1B and $1.5B. Industry comments are due by April 3, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Draft RFP is for an IDaC encompassing pre-construction services with early work items and construction options for the John Cochran VA Hospital. The government intends to award an IDaC. The primary NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and the Product Service Code is Y1DA (Construction Of Hospitals And Infirmaries).
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Draft RFP for Comments
- Contract Type: Integrated Design and Construction Contract (IDaC)
- Estimated Magnitude: $1B - $1.5B
- Estimated Performance Period: 820 calendar days for pre-construction and early work; 2,400 calendar days for IDaC construction options.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
Industry Feedback & Interviews
USACE is requesting comments on the Draft RFP. A revised set of questions to industry has been added.
- General comments can be submitted via ProjNet and are due by April 3, 2026.
- Responses to specific questions must be emailed to Michael France and David Walsh by April 3, 2026.
- Prime contractors interested in person-to-person interviews (preferred face-to-face in St. Louis, Teams optional) on April 9-10, 2026, should submit their intent with their questionnaire responses.
Contact Information
- Primary: Michael France (michael.g.france@usace.army.mil, 816-389-3320)
- Secondary: David Walsh (david.j.walsh@usace.army.mil)