Y1DA--589A6-26-448, ADD LIGHTNING PROTECTION TO HOSPITAL
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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), Network Contracting Office 15, is soliciting proposals for lightning protection system installation at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VAMC in Leavenworth, Kansas. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity (Project 589A6-26-448) involves adding lightning protection to the main hospital buildings (A, B, C) and Building 122. The project magnitude is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Proposals are due March 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, labor, and equipment to install comprehensive lightning protection systems that meet NFPA standards. This includes alteration and repair of existing roofs as required for system integration, and groundwork for proper grounding. The project involves general construction under NAICS code 236220.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 180 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Estimated Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45.0 million size standard.
Eligibility & Evaluation
This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be certified in SBA VetCert and registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal submission through award. The successful prime contractor must perform no less than 15% of the General Construction labor. Subcontracting limitations (VAAR 852.219-75) state that contractors will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs, excluding material costs.
Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on:
- Relevant Past Performance
- Technical Construction Experience
- Technical Qualifications of Proposed Staffing
- Prime Contractor Safety Plan
A bid guarantee is required, and Performance and Payment Bonds are mandatory for awards exceeding $30,000. Contractors must also submit a Safety Plan.
Key Dates & Submission
- Site Visit: February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST (Leavenworth VAMC, Building 21 - Engineering). Attendance is highly encouraged.
- Questions Due: February 19, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST. Email questions to timothy.fitzgerald@va.gov with "Project 589A6-26-448, ADD LIGHTNING PROTECTION TO HOSPITAL" in the subject line.
- Proposals Due: March 5, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST. Proposals must be submitted as a single package including an original signed SF 1442, technical proposal, price proposal, cost summary, and other required documents, along with an electronic copy on CD. Submission Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, 3450 S 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Timothy P Fitzgerald (timothy.fitzgerald@VA.GOV, 913-946-1145)
- Facility COR: Patrick Reyes (patrick.reyes@va.gov)