J023--Repair Frame/Windshield
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 the St. Cloud VA Healthcare System, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) capable of performing vehicle repairs on a 2016 Chevrolet Express Cutaway 3500 van. This includes frame rust repair and windshield replacement. Responses are due by June 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Purpose & Context
This is a Sources Sought notice issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It is not a solicitation or a promise to issue one. The primary goal is to conduct market research to determine the feasibility of an SDVOSB set-aside. If insufficient SDVOSB responses are received, the requirement may be solicited as a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Small Business (SB) set-aside. No award will be made from this announcement.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for repairs to a 2016 Chevrolet Express Cutaway 3500 139" WB 2-Door Van. The contractor will be responsible for supplying all supervision, labor, tools, and materials to:
- Repair the rusted frame around the windshield.
- Prime and paint the repaired frame to match the existing vehicle color.
- Replace the windshield, associated hardware, and sealants.
- Ensure the new windshield meets Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specifications, Department of Transportation (DOT), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirements. All repairs must be completed at the contractor's place of business in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The vehicle will be delivered to the repair shop during hours of operation (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST, Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays).
Contract Details & Set-Aside
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Product Service Code: J023 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles)
- Period of Performance (Anticipated): 90 Calendar Days from contract award.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's repair shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Submission Requirements
Interested SDVOSB vendors must submit their responses via email to David.wood9@va.gov by June 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST. Submissions must include:
- Contact and organization information.
- Descriptive proof of capability to perform the described work.
- Answers to the following questions:
- Organization's socio-economic category.
- Whether services can be ordered against an existing government contract (e.g., FSS, GSA).
- If subcontracting is contemplated, the percentage of work and tasks. Failure to respond to these questions may affect the acquisition strategy.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: David L. Wood
- Email: david.wood9@va.gov
- Phone: 555-555-5555