Service Contract Correct Suicide Prevention Deficiencies, PG1 and PG2
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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 has issued an Award Notice (published May 29, 2026) for Design/Build construction services to correct suicide prevention deficiencies at the Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center in San Diego, CA. This requirement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). While categorized as an Award Notice, the detailed scope and future publication date suggest an upcoming requirement for these services.
Scope of Work
This project involves comprehensive Design/Build services focused on enhancing suicide prevention measures. Key tasks include:
- Installation of fall netting at PG-2 Level 1.
- Installation of metal fencing at PG-1 north end, Level 2.
- Design and construction of a metal suicide prevention wall, including concrete anchor bolts, new metal wall framing, attachment of metal paneling, and 'angled metal panel stepping prevention elements' at column tops.
- Demolition of approximately 100 linear feet of existing metal railing at the north upper level and 160 linear feet of existing metal guardrail at the light well area.
- Concrete patching to match existing finishes.
- Installation of new wedge anchor eye bolts with mandatory 3rd party pull testing.
- Installation of 177'x10'4" safety netting in the light well.
- Fabrication and installation of new metal railing with 2"x2" galvanized tube steel and stainless steel metal corrugated mesh.
- Removal of existing metal fencing and repair, followed by installation of new wedge anchor eye bolts and suicide prevention netting per specification.
- Material specifications include 18 Gauge Stainless Steel T304 2B Perforated panels mounted on prefabricated sections of fencing frames (1.25" x 2" x 2" pre-galvanized square tube, 1/2" x 6" x 18" galvanized mounting plates).
- Work may require after-hours and/or weekend completion.
- Design requirements will be provided by the VASD COR Representative, with two design shop drawing submissions (50% and 100%) required.
- Permits must be posted per VASD Safety Office and Infection Control Department.
- Coordination with COR and CO is required for activities outside working hours, with a VA representative always present.
- An independent third-party reviewer (PE CA licensed) is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Construction Services (Design/Build)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Published: May 29, 2026
- Response Date: Not specified.
Evaluation
Evaluation criteria are not specified in this notice.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center, San Diego, CA.
- Contact: Kevin Vo (kevin.vo@va.gov).
- Master Construction Specification site:
https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp.