Y1DA--589A6-26-448, ADD LIGHTNING PROTECTION TO HOSPITAL
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 Network Contracting Office 15, is issuing a Presolicitation for a construction project to add lightning protection systems to the hospital and Building 122 at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VAMC in Leavenworth, Kansas. This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The estimated cost magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The solicitation package is expected to be available on or after January 29, 2026, with proposals estimated to be due by March 03, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all material, labor, and equipment necessary to install lightning protection systems on the hospital and Building 122. The project duration is estimated at 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP), including final inspection and clean-up. The successful prime contractor must perform no less than 15 percent of the General Construction labor for NAICS Code 236220. Subcontracting limitations apply, where contractors cannot pay more than 85% of the amount received from the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs, excluding material costs.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45.0 million
- Estimated Cost: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Period of Performance: 180 days after NTP
- Place of Performance: Dwight D. Eisenhower VAMC, 4101 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
Eligibility & Registration
This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside under 38 USC 8127(d) and Public Law 109-461. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) under the applicable NAICS code. Additionally, SDVOSB and VOSB contractors must be registered in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database (formerly VIP database) under the applicable NAICS.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15. The government plans to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold them if necessary. Proposal submission instructions will be included in the solicitation package. Offerors are responsible for monitoring beta.sam.gov for any amendments. An organized site visit will be scheduled, and details will be provided upon solicitation issuance; attendance is highly encouraged. Questions should be emailed to timothy.fitzgerald@va.gov with the subject line "Project 589A6-26-448, ADD LIGHTNING PROTECTION TO HOSPITAL."
Key Dates
- Solicitation Availability: On or after January 29, 2026
- Estimated Proposal Due Date: March 03, 2026, 2:00 pm Central Time