Renovation of a medical facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a medical facility.

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) Fayetteville Arkansas| In an effort to enhance opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) as required by Public Law 109-461, specifically the Veterans First Contracting Program, NCO 16 is performing preliminary market research to identify interested, qualified, capable, SDVOSB and VOSB firms possessing the capacity necessary to compete for a VHA procurement opportunity. In case no SDVOSBs or VOSBs possess the capacity, all Small Businesses possessing the necessary capacity are encouraged to provide a response. Results of the preliminary market research will be used to determine the potential future solicitation's set-aside requirement. This source sought notice is issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal, or a promise to issue a subsequent RFQ/IFB/RFP. Currently, no solicitation document exists. Issuance of this notice does not establish any obligation on the part of the Government and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. In addition, respondents are advised that the United States Government is under no obligation to pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this notice. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested. Respondents shall refrain from including proprietary information in responses to this notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates awarding a one-time, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) single award contract. The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, tools, equipment, expertise, administration, transportation and supervision necessary to replace the current Perimeter Security Fencing located in at the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO), Fayetteville Arkansas. All construction work must adhere to the latest NFPA, ICRA, OSHA, and life safety requirements and all Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations. All construction work must be performed without affecting medical centers' operations. Work includes specialized construction labor and supervision for mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, communications, Civil/Site, Electronic Security/Access Control. Survey/SUE, utility coordinator, as required by Statement of Work (SOW). The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. "Requests for proposals for design services is underway."