687-23-101 CON Repair Exterior Features
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 soliciting proposals for Construction NRM Project 687-23-101, Repair of Exterior Features, at the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside with an estimated value between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Proposals are due March 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM PST.
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation seeks a contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, supplies, services, and equipment to repair exterior features across 25 buildings at the Walla Walla VAMC. Many of these facilities are over 50 years old. The comprehensive scope of work includes:
- Repair of exterior features utilizing various trades.
- Required mechanical and electrical work related to exterior repairs.
- Architectural work as needed.
- Structural and foundation modifications to support new exterior repairs, including helical pier installations for specific buildings. Detailed technical specifications (Volumes 1 & 2) cover numerous construction divisions, such as demolition, asbestos abatement, lead-based paint removal, concrete, masonry, roofing (e.g., composite slate/cedar, TPO), exterior finishes (painting, brick repointing, siding), windows, HVAC, and electrical systems. Extensive architectural and engineering drawings provide precise details for each building's repairs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Estimated Value: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million)
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
- Place of Performance: Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center, 77 Wainwright Drive, Walla Walla, WA 99362-3975.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: March 2, 2026, 8:00 AM PST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email. No hard copies will be accepted.
- Questions Due: February 12, 2026, 8:00 AM PST.
- Site Visit: February 9, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Expertise/Risk Rating, Key Personnel Qualifications, and Past Performance are equally important and, combined, significantly more important than Price.
- Required Submissions: Offerors must acknowledge all amendments, provide a bid guarantee (SF 24), a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), and a signed Limitations on Subcontracting certification. A detailed Divisional Price Breakout using the provided template is also required.
Special Requirements
Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates for Walla Walla County, WA, as specified in the Wage Determination document. Adherence to VA Contractor Rules of Behavior is mandatory for personnel accessing VA information systems. Weekly project and quality control meetings with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) are required, along with providing meeting minutes. Insurance coverage documentation must be submitted within 10 calendar days of award.