Seeking Sources-Flooring Replacement Services (Chapel, BLDG 15, BLDG 30), Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Engineering Service, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531
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 the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) in Biloxi, MS, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified contractors for Flooring Replacement Services. This is not a solicitation but aims to gauge industry capabilities for replacing flooring in the Chapel (Main Hospital), Building 15, and Building 30. Responses are due by March 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The required services are non-personnel and include:
- Removal of existing carpet tile, Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), and rubber base.
- Substrate preparation (cleaning, patching, moisture testing).
- Installation of new carpet tile and/or glue-down LVT.
- Reinstallation of benches with new anchors in the Chapel.
- Minor wall touch-up and final cleaning.
- Disposal of all removed materials.
- Note: All new materials (carpet squares, LVT, and base) will be provided by the government.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 1 year / 12 months from award date.
- NAICS Code: 238330 - Flooring Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $19 million).
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET
- Published: March 20, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Offer (RFO), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Invitation For Bid (IFB). Interested contractors must submit their responses via email to christopher.oravetz@va.gov. Responses should indicate the contractor's ability to meet or exceed requirements and provide a summary of their skills, abilities, capabilities, qualifications, relevant experience, and past projects. The information gathered will inform a future solicitation, which is expected to be "all or nothing" and contain the same Statement of Work (SOW).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This notice seeks to identify eligible contractors from any socioeconomic category. Interested parties must self-certify their ability to meet or exceed the stated requirements.
Additional Notes
Questions regarding the requirement should be submitted along with the response.