36C25626Q0357 564-26-103 Replace Campus Steam and Condensate Lines
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO), is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for a Firm-Fixed-Price Design-Build construction contract. The project, titled "Replace Campus Steam and Condensate Lines" (Project#: 564-26-103), is located in Fayetteville, AR. This RFI aims to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other Small Businesses capable of performing the work. Responses are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project requires the replacement of all underground steam and condensate distribution lines to and from Buildings 1, 3, 4, 10, and 21 on the Fayetteville Campus. The existing steam distribution system must remain functional during construction. The scope also includes the demolition of abandoned lines and associated equipment, and modification or replacement of underground structures as needed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price construction, Design-Build
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine potential set-aside for SDVOSB, VOSB, or Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (SBA size standard: $45M)
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: February 4, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fayetteville, AR 72703, United States
Requested Information
Respondents are requested to provide:
- A positive statement of interest.
- Firm's small business category (and SBA verification status for SDVOSB/VOSB).
- A capability statement detailing in-house capability, intent to meet the 15% self-performance requirement (PL109-461), and confirmation of ability to obtain performance and payment bonds.
- Firm's name, address, UEI, and primary point of contact (including phone and email).
Submission Details
- Submission Method: Email to Madeline Allison (madeline.allison@va.gov).
- Subject Line: "564-26-103 | Replace Campus Steam and Condensate Lines | SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE"
- Page Limit: Three (3) pages.
- Proprietary Information: Refrain from including proprietary information.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to issue a contract. The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this RFI.