J056--LCHCC Exterior Glass Panel Replacement Pre-Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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) is conducting a Sources Sought / Pre-Solicitation for a non-personal services contract to replace exterior impact glass panels at the Lee County Health Clinic (LCHC) in Cape Coral, FL. The requirement involves procuring, removing, and installing approximately 40 new impact glass panels in the building's curtain wall system. This notice is for market research purposes to identify capable contractors. Responses are due May 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to remove existing damaged panels and install new ones. Key responsibilities include:
- Verifying all window measurements and contracting the manufacturer for required panels.
- Legally and properly disposing of old glass panels and materials.
- Preparing surfaces and installing new glass panels, gaskets, and seals.
- Ensuring new panels meet hurricane impact requirements for Florida and maintain Emergency Preparedness standards.
- Supplying all necessary equipment, such as lifts; the VA will not furnish any.
- Performing work with limited interruption to the facility and repairing any contractor-caused damage at no cost.
- Providing a 12"x12" glass panel product sample for color and construction acceptance.
- Submitting weekly written progress reports during ordering/manufacturing and daily reports during installation.
- Providing copies of Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance.
- Ensuring contractor personnel wear appropriate attire, identifying badging, and are escorted by a VA employee at all times.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Pre-Solicitation
- PSC: J056 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Construction And Building Materials)
- NAICS: 332321
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 25, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: May 14, 2026
- Place of Performance: Lee County Veterans Healthcare Center, Cape Coral, FL
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research to determine industry capabilities and inform a potential future solicitation. This is not a request for proposals.
Additional Notes
Contractor owner/principal or a subcontractor representative must attend an onsite glass panel walkthrough. All work must comply with OSHA regulations. Smoking is prohibited within or around VA facilities.