Y1DA--589A6-26-448, ADD LIGHTNING PROTECTION TO HOSPITAL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 announcement (RFI 36C25526Q0153) for Project 589A6-26-448, "ADD LIGHTNING PROTECTION TO HOSPITAL" at the Leavenworth VAMC in Leavenworth, Kansas. This is for market research and planning purposes to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) capable of performing the work. Interested firms must submit a Capability Statement by January 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
This project involves the replacement of lightning protection systems for hospital buildings at the Leavenworth VAMC. All work must adhere to contract drawings, specifications, applicable commercial standards, and require full coordination with the VA Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The period of performance is 180 days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Cost Magnitude: $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45.0M size standard
- Capability Statement Due: January 23, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
- Anticipated Solicitation Posting: On or about January 27, 2026
- Published Date: January 14, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested offerors should submit a Capability Statement (limited to 10 pages) via email to timothy.fitzgerald@va.gov. The statement must include:
- Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone, email, and DUNS number.
- Interest in bidding on the future solicitation.
- Capability to perform similar work (1-3 examples from past 5 years, including project details, customer, timeliness, satisfaction, and dollar value).
- CVE certification (if applicable).
- Socio-economic status for NAICS 236220 and percentage of self-performed labor.
- Joint Venture information (if applicable).
- Bonding Capability (letter from Surety).
Eligibility & Registration
This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. SDVOSB/VOSB firms must also be registered with the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a contract award. The Government will not pay for any costs associated with responding to this notice.