C1NZ--659-26-700 | AE Replace Steam and Condensate Piping | Salisbury, North Carolina
Overview
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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 Network Contracting Office 6, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for Architect-Engineer (A-E) services. This is for the "AE Replace Steam and Condensate Piping" project at the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. The estimated construction magnitude is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Responses are due by February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks A-E services for the replacement of steam and condensate piping. The anticipated period of performance is 1,153 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, broken down as:
- Design Completion: 243 calendar days (including VA design reviews).
- Procurement Timeframe: 180 days.
- Construction Period Services: 730 calendar days.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research Only)
- Proposed NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services), size standard $25.5 Million.
- Proposed PSC Code: C1NZ (Architect and Engineering – Construction: Other Utilities).
- Place of Performance: W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center, Salisbury, NC.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
All interested parties, regardless of business size or socioeconomic category, are encouraged to respond. Responses will inform future set-aside determinations, potentially including SDVOSB and/or VOSB if the "rule of two" is met, in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8127 and 8128.
Submission Requirements & Deadline
Responses must be submitted in writing via email to Sean Cosby (sean.cosby@va.gov) by Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Submissions should include:
- Company name, address, and point of contact (email/phone).
- SAM Unique Entry ID and proof of current SAM registration.
- Company Socio-Economic SIZE (e.g., large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB).
- Proposed NAICS and PSC codes (if different from those specified).
- A capabilities statement detailing experience with similar scope and magnitude.
- Confirmation if the anticipated period of performance is appropriate.
- Any factors that would deter a response to this requirement.
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a request for proposal or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation exists at this time, and the government will not pay for information solicited. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.