J041--621-22-108 - Replace Site Underground Chilled Water Piping - Pre-Solicitation

SOL #: 36C24926R0013Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)

MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, United States

Place of Performance

Johnson City, TN

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment (J041)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0e401a76ff4c45f4a80f98a6252fdfb2/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 15, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 6, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 30, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 James H. Quillen VAMC in Mountain Home, TN, is seeking construction services for Project # 621-22-108: Replace Site Underground Chilled Water Piping. This pre-solicitation notice anticipates a project valued between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00. The requirement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. The solicitation is expected to be released on or by January 30, 2026.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will provide comprehensive construction services, including general construction, alterations, and selective demolition. The primary objective is the replacement of the site's underground chilled water piping system at the James H. Quillen VAMC. All work must adhere to the Statement of Work, Project Specifications, and Drawings, which will be provided upon the solicitation's release.

Contract Details

Type: Pre-solicitation for a construction contract. Procurement will follow FAR Part 15 using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.
Estimated Value: Between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00.
NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a Small Business size standard of $45M.
Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Eligibility & Evaluation

To be considered for award, contractors must be registered and CVE verified in SBA VetCert (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov). Additionally, the proposed contractor must be determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9 by the Contracting Officer prior to any award. Evaluation factors and sub-factors for the LPTA source selection will be detailed upon the solicitation's release.

Key Dates & Submission

Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or by January 30, 2026.
Response Date/Time: January 30, 2026, 2 PM Eastern Time (New York, USA) for the pre-solicitation.
Questions: Must be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist, Robert.glenn@va.gov. The subject line must include the Project number, Project Name, and Solicitation Number. No questions will be considered until the actual solicitation is released.