Y1DZ--556-23-104 CON: Chilled Water Piping from Bldg.188 to Bldg.3
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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 the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice (Rev 1) for Project 556-23-104, concerning the Chilled Water Piping from Building 188 to Buildings 1, 3, and 48 at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The full solicitation (36C25226B0027) is expected to be posted on SAM.gov around April 28, 2026, with proposals due by June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves the construction of an expansion line for chilled water supply and return piping. The new piping will connect Building 188 to Buildings 1, 3, and 48, aiming to expand the existing chilled water system at the facility. The work must be completed within 360 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Detailed specifications and drawings will be provided with the full solicitation.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (leading to a Solicitation/RFP/RFQ)
- Estimated Price Range: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million
- Product Service Code (PSC): Y1DZ (Construction Of Other Hospital Buildings)
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL.
Eligibility & Submission
This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB, qualify as a small business under NAICS code 236220, and be registered in the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search Certification database at the time of offer submission. Vendors must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. A pre-bid conference and site walk-through will be scheduled after the solicitation is posted. Vendors are responsible for continuously monitoring SAM.gov for the official solicitation and any subsequent amendments.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Solicitation Posting (Estimated): Around April 28, 2026, on SAM.gov
- Proposal Response Due: June 2, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time, Chicago, USA
- Contracting Officer: Ryan McMillin (ryan.mcmillin@va.gov, (414) 844-4839)
- Contract Specialist: Hudell Ballen ((414) 844-4842)