36C24426R0089
Remove and Replace Grease Trap
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)
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Quick analysis
VA A/E presolicitation (SF-330) to design removal/replacement of a kitchen grease trap at Philadelphia VAMC; small construction magnitude ($25k–$100k).
Set-aside explicitly for SDVOSB under VAAR 852.219-10 with CVE/VetBiz certification required at SF-330 submission—Trace is not SDVOSB (compliance blocker).
Scope is facilities A/E (civil/mechanical/plumbing) design services, outside Trace’s core lanes (SATCOM, CDS, C5ISR, IT O&M).
Document was only partially extracted (sections 1–2 of 3), but the available content is sufficient to identify the SDVOSB requirement and A/E scope, which drive a clear reject decision.
Scope summary
- SDVOSB set-aside with CVE/VetBiz certification at SF-330 submission.
- Submit SF-330 Parts I & II by 05-15-2026 4:00 PM ET; SAM/UEI required.
- Provide A/E design services for removal/replacement of Building 2 grease trap, including field investigations (video/underground utility scanning).
- Assess piping integrity; design for potential full removal/replacement (civil/structural) if required.
- Design new grease entrapment system with equal/greater capacity; develop phasing and temporary system during construction.
- Traffic control, demolition, trenching/shoring planning; minimize kitchen operation impacts.
- Provide construction period services (CPS) and cost estimating approach; demonstrate relevant qualifications and past performance, preferably in VA medical settings.
- Local knowledge/geographic proximity considered in selection criteria.
Dimension scores
Total
- 4/100
Technical Fit
- 2/20
Scope is facilities A/E (grease trap, civil/mechanical/plumbing) design per SF-330. Trace capabilities center on SATCOM, CDS, JADC2, IT O&M, SE&I; no evidence of building A/E or plumbing design. NAICS 541330 aligns generically with engineering, but mission fit is weak. (Evidence: scope and selection criteria in notice).
Past Performance
- 1/20
No cited past performance with VA facilities A/E or similar grease trap/MEP design projects. Trace portfolio is DoD SATCOM/C5ISR/IT with no VA A/E design references. (Company profile vs. notice scope).
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 1/10
Not on a Trace-held vehicle; acquisition is SF-330 A/E selection and additionally restricted to SDVOSB firms—limiting access. (Evidence ledger: SDVOSB set-aside; procurement method).
Competitive Position
- 0/15
Trace is non-SDVOSB and lacks A/E grease-trap design credentials; competitive field favors SDVOSB A/E firms with VA medical center experience. Clear disadvantage. (Evidence: set-aside requirement and selection criteria).
Risk
- 0/15
Very high risk due to disqualifying SDVOSB requirement and outside-core technical scope. Even with teaming, Trace cannot prime under SDVOSB. (Evidence: VAAR 852.219-10 SDVOSB set-aside; SF-330 A/E scope).
Strategic Value
- 0/10
Low-dollar, single-site VA A/E effort outside Trace’s strategic lanes; no clear pathway to core missions or vehicles. (Evidence: construction magnitude and A/E scope).
Compliance
- 0/10
Set-aside explicitly for SDVOSB with CVE/VetBiz certification required at submission; Trace is not SDVOSB. Likely ineligible. (Evidence: notice body citing VAAR 852.219-10).
Concerns
- Non-eligibility due to SDVOSB set-aside and CVE requirement.
- Outside Trace’s technical core (A/E civil/mechanical/plumbing design).
- Small dollar magnitude; limited ROI for BD effort.
- Partial document extraction—remaining section may include additional requirements, but does not alter the SDVOSB compliance blocker.
Teaming opportunities
- SDVOSB prime with VA CVE certification.
- Licensed A/E firm with civil/mechanical/plumbing expertise and VA medical center experience.
- Local Philadelphia presence for site work and rapid access.
- Past performance on similar grease trap/MEP projects and strong CPARS.
Competitive position
- Not applicable; Trace is ineligible under SDVOSB set-aside.
Bid/No bid factors
- Set-aside under VAAR 852.219-10 for SDVOSB; CVE/VetBiz certification required at submission.
- A/E SF-330 process emphasizing VA facility A/E experience.
- Low construction magnitude ($25k–$100k), implying small design fee.
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Summary
Partial extraction (sections 1–2 of 3) of a VA presolicitation for A/E design services to remove and replace the Building 2 grease trap at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia. Solicitation 36C24426R0089 (NAICS 541330) requires SF-330 submissions by 05-15-2026 4:00 PM ET, is described in the notice as a VAAR 852.219-10 SDVOSB set-aside, estimates construction magnitude $25,000–$100,000, and emphasizes A/E qualifications, field investigations, phasing, and construction period services; review limited due to large file (partial extraction).
- Solicitation number: 36C24426R0089; Response due: 2026-05-15 16:00 ET (local).
- NAICS: 541330 (Engineering Services); NAICS size standard noted $16.5M.
- Set-aside: header shows "SET-ASIDE SBA" but body explicitly states set-aside under VAAR 852.219-10 for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); VETBiz/CVE certification required at time of SF-330 submission. — important compliance blocker for non-SDVOSB firms.
- Scope: A/E design services to remove and replace Building 2 grease trap — site visits, laser/video scanning, underground utility investigation, possible full piping replacement (civil/structural), design of new grease entrapment system, phasing, temporary grease system, traffic control, demolition, trenching/shoring, minimal impact to kitchen operations.
- Estimated construction magnitude: $25,000–$100,000 (small project, likely low-dollar design fee).
- Procurement method: A/E selection per PL 92-582 / FAR Subpart 36 using SF-330; selection by demonstrated competence; award anticipated by May 2026; contract type noted as Negotiated Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Submission instructions: SF-330 Parts I & II, one CD-ROM, one original to Philadelphia VA Medical Center Contracting (Terry Cobb); include UEI, SAM registration, signed Part II documentation, and CPARS/past performance details.
- Selection criteria (descending importance): 1) Professional qualifications & key personnel; 2) Specialized experience/technical competence (explicitly calls out projects related to grease traps and military/VA medical centers); 3) Firm capacity/management oversight; 4) Proposed project design & cost estimation approach (phasing, work hours); 5) Geographical location/local knowledge; 6) Past performance/subcontractors (cost control, quality, CPARS); 7) Construction Period Services (CPS).
- Site-access requirements: A/E personnel must wear PIV badge on campus and provide at least 5 business days notice prior to arrival.
- Point of contact: Contract Specialist Terry Cobb, terry.cobb@va.gov; Place of Performance: Philadelphia VA Medical Center, 3900 Woodlands Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
- File review status: partially reviewed (selected sections 1 and 2 of 3); limitation: file too large so not all sections were extracted — remaining content may include additional requirements, attachments, or clarifications.
Technical details
Entry: sync
Review status: Up to date
Logical upstream opportunity: 46100
Notice lineage:
- 5a2e32b72fc64f5eb8deebe06ef3ad34 (posted 2026-04-21) - current
Last synced: 2026-04-21T18:50:32.512467+00:00
Last analyzed: 2026-04-21T18:51:29.277002+00:00
Latest package fingerprint: 34f85f43729469217bca22be58d1854a405594795d77c2344645e8ba5b65e328
Latest package notice: 5a2e32b72fc64f5eb8deebe06ef3ad34
Latest package documents: 1
Evidence limitations- S02 36C24426R0089.pdf: partially reviewed (too large)
- 2026-04-21T18:50:32.520145+00:00: 5a2e32b72fc64f5eb8deebe06ef3ad34 with 1 docs
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