Y1NB--Construction of New Boiler Plant Project Number 581-22-109
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), Network Contracting Office 5 (NCO 5), is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for the Construction of a New Boiler Plant (Project Number 581-22-109) at the Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington, WV. This project has an anticipated magnitude of $50M to $100M. Responses are due February 12, 2026, by 4:00 PM EDT.
Purpose & Scope
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only, not a request for proposal. The VA is seeking qualified vendors capable of constructing a new boiler plant. The project requires the provision of all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, coordination, and services. Significant site phasing will be necessary due to grade changes at the performance location.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Magnitude: $50,000,000.00 to $100,000,000.00
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 Million size standard.
- Set-Aside: Intended to be set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) if at least two eligible and capable firms respond. If responses are inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be considered.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must respond in writing via email to rebecca.besten@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses will be reviewed to determine the acquisition strategy and set-aside requirements. Vendors should provide:
- Company name, address, Point of Contact (email and phone)
- SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number
- Company Socio-Economic SIZE (e.g., large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB)
- Proposed NAICS code or PSC (if different)
- Capabilities statement, including experience with similar scope and magnitude contracts
- Brief explanation of compliance with limitations on subcontracting (if applicable)
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, by 4:00 PM EDT
- Published: February 5, 2026
- Primary Contact: Laura Tawzer, Contracting Officer, Laura.Tawzer@va.gov, 304-261-4708.
- Submission Email: rebecca.besten@va.gov