Y1DZ--437-24-101, Replace UST's & Leak Detection System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), Fargo Health Care System (VAHCS), has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Project 437-24-101, "Replace UST's & Leak Detection System," in Fargo, North Dakota. The VA intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a single, firm fixed-price contract for this construction project. This opportunity is a TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE. The IFB is planned for release on or about February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for furnishing all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and testing necessary to perform the construction work for the "Replace UST's & Leak Detection" Project. All work must be completed in strict accordance with the provided specifications and scope of work.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single, Firm Fixed-Price Contract (IFB).
- Period of Performance: 540 calendar days from the issuance of award.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Set-Aside: TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 million size standard.
- IFB Release: On or about February 6, 2026.
- Award Date: Anticipated within 90 calendar days from the bid opening date.
- Published: January 23, 2026 (Pre-Solicitation Notice).
Eligibility & Requirements
Bidders must be registered and certified as an SDVOSB in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) at the time of bid submission. Only bids from verified SDVOSBs will be deemed responsive. Offerors must also possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov.
Submission & Contact
The official IFB, including all bid documents and specifications, will be available for download exclusively on the SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website. Interested bidders are solely responsible for monitoring this site for the solicitation and any subsequent amendments. All questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice must be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist, Benjamin Woehrle, at Benjamin.woehrle@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government to award a contract. No other information regarding scope or dates is available until the IFB is officially issued.