Y1DZ--PN: 636-26-305 Correct Parking Garage Safety Deficiencies (OM) 2237: 636-26-3-5297-0001

SOL #: 36C26326R0030Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)

Saint Paul, MN, 55101, United States

Place of Performance

Omaha

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Other Hospital Buildings (Y1DZ)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a593a162bdfb435892affc509b55ee33/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 11, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 16, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 30, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 23 (NCO 23), has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a Two-Phase Design-Build contract to address Parking Garage Safety Deficiencies at the VA Health Care System Central Plains / Omaha, Nebraska. This project, identified as 636-26-305, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. The estimated Phase I solicitation date is on or about February 26, 2026, with proposals due by April 30, 2026.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will provide all design, labor, materials, tools, and construction services to correct parking garage safety deficiencies. Key deliverables include the installation of a dry-pipe fire suppression system and jump prevention barriers consistent with the garage's architecture. The Design-Build Team must be integrated, comprising licensed Architects, Engineers (Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical/Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection, Environmental), and Construction specialists. A qualified Fire Protection Engineer (per VA guidelines) and independent peer review for Life-Safety and Fire Protection elements are required.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Two-Phase Design-Build
Project Magnitude: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000
Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, $45.0 Million size standard)
Estimated Solicitation Date (Phase I): On or about February 26, 2026
Response Date (Phase I): April 30, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
Estimated Award Date: June 16, 2026
Period of Performance: 100 calendar days for design, 280 total for design and construction from Notice of Award.

Submission & Evaluation

This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice; the formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted at least 15 days after this notice. The process will follow FAR 36.101-2 Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures. Phase I will evaluate responsive proposals, with no more than four (4) contractors advancing to Phase II. Only selected firms from Phase I will submit technical and pricing proposals for Phase II evaluation.

Eligibility & Registration

Bidders must be registered, certified, and listed as an SDVOSB/VOSB in the SBA certification database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) at the time of proposal submission. All prospective bidders must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered and active in SAM.gov, with current electronic online Representations and Certifications. The eventual awardee must also have a current Department of Labor VETS4212 filing (if applicable).