NO PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. THIS NOTICE SERVES AS THE 15 DAY PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF THE FORMAL SOLICITATION. DESCRIPTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), IT Space and Facilities Management, maintains the Capital Region Readiness Center (CRRC), a Mission-Critical facility, located on the premises of the VA Medical Center (VAMC) campus in Martinsburg, WV. This requirement is for a Design-Build (DB) contract to design and install a perimeter security hardening (fencing, guard gate, bollards, etc.) of the CRRC facility that meets the requirements of the current VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual (PSRDM) and VA Technical Information Library (TIL). The Design-Build Contractor (DBC) shall provide all resources necessary for full design and construction including site verification (surveying, underground utility location, etc.), equipment, labor, material, installation etc., for the deliverables described in this Statement of Work (SOW), except as otherwise specified. TYPE OF CONTRACT AND NAICS: This acquisition will result in one (1) Firm Fixed Price Contract. The contract period of performance is anticipated to be 6 months from issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Â The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238990-All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, with size standard of $19,000,000. TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: This acquisition is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) competition. CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. SELECTION PROCESS: The proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value source selection process. This is a Two Phase Design-Build procurement process in accordance with FAR Parts 36 and 15. Potential offerors are invited to submit their performance and capability information as will be described the Solicitation for review and consideration by the Government. Evaluation Factors for Phase One include Technical Approach, Specialized Experience, and Past Performance. Phase Two is anticipated to include factors such as Management Approach, Schedule, and Price. Â Pro Forma Information such as bonding and financial capability will also be required to meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussion should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. ANTICIPATED SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE: The Government anticipates releasing the solicitation for Phase One on or about 19 March 2026 and approximate closing date is on or about 17 April 2026. Actual dates and times will be identified in the solicitation. Additional details can be found in the solicitation when it is posted. SITE VISIT: Site visit information will be posted with the solicitation. It is anticipated that a …