Y1DZ--598-22-115 Site Utility Infrastructure-NLR
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), Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the "598-22-115 Site Utility Infrastructure-NLR" project. This initiative aims to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) for a significant infrastructure upgrade at the Eugene J. Towbin VA Healthcare Center in North Little Rock, AR. Responses are due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves a comprehensive upgrade of the water source, storage, and site distribution system. Key components include:
- Installation of a new elevated water storage tank and supporting infrastructure.
- Demolition of the existing 250,000-gallon water tower.
- Construction of a new pump house with new pumps, controls, physical/operational security, redundancy, and emergency power.
- Implementation of a new automated control system to integrate existing and new pump houses.
- Replacement of all existing failing water pipes (cast iron, ductile iron, galvanized, asbestos cement, etc.) with new piping, including looping for redundancy and improved pressure.
- Installation of new backflow preventers on Fire Protection supply lines. All work must be phased to minimize impact on campus operations, patients, and staff, with no prolonged outages permitted.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) single award contract.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000.
- Published Date: April 10, 2026
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 4:00 PM Central Time
Requested Information
Respondents must provide:
- Small Business Category: Identify if SDVOSB, VOSB, or other Small Business. Confirm VA CVE certification for NAICS 237110 ($45.0M size standard) and registration in VetCert and SAM.gov.
- Capability Statement: Detail in-house capabilities, how the 15% self-performance requirement (PL109-461) will be met, and confirmation of ability to obtain performance and payment bonds.
- Company Information: Firm name, address, UEI, CAGE number, and primary point of contact (phone/email).
- Past Performance: Details for three most relevant projects within the last 10 years (similar size, scope, complexity), including contracting agency, CO contact, contract number/date/amount/completion, prime/subcontractor status, description of services, and any Cure/Show Cause notices.
Submission Details
- Method: Email to Julius.Jones@va.gov.
- Subject Line: "598-22-115 | Upgrade/Replace Site Utility Infrastructure | Sources Sought | Your Firm’s Name".
- Page Limit: Three (3) pages.
- Contact: Julius Jones, Contract Specialist, Julius.Jones@va.gov, 501-257-1044.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This market research primarily seeks Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). If no SDVOSBs or VOSBs are found with the necessary capacity, all Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The NAICS code is 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) with a $45.0M size standard.
Disclaimer
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. The Government will not pay for any information submitted.