Q702--Cheshire County- Keene and Brattleboro Outpatient Clinic & Burlington, VT Outpatient Clinic IOT&A
Overview
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation (IOT&A) services. This requirement supports new outpatient clinics in Cheshire County-Keene and Brattleboro, VT/NH, and Burlington, VT, which will expand healthcare access for Veterans. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be posted around May 22, 2026, with an estimated closing date of June 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal IOT&A services to bring newly constructed mid-level lease facilities into full planned operations. These new sites will replace existing clinics in Brattleboro, VT, and Keene, NH, and the Burlington, VT outpatient clinic, expanding access for Primary Care and Mental Health services. The new Cheshire OPC will encompass approximately 17,735 net usable square feet (NUSF) with 250 parking spaces, while the new Burlington OPC will be approximately 24,435 NUSF with 250 parking spaces.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price contract
- Period of Performance: Estimated 34 months
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Anticipated Solicitation Posting: On or about May 22, 2026
- Anticipated Closing Date: June 23, 2026
- Published: May 20, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), utilizing FAR Part 12 and 37. To be eligible, firms must be verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as an SDVOSB (via veterans.certify.sba.gov) and meet the small business size standard for NAICS code 541614.
Additional Notes
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice and does not constitute a request for proposals. Potential offerors are advised that there may be a truncated response time once the solicitation is released. All dates are subject to change. Questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice must be sent via email to Rachel.Yallech@va.gov and Mercedes.Blanton@va.gov. No telephone requests will be accepted.