Y1NZ-- 644-25-039 Plumbing Infrastructure Repairs Building 1, 8, and Exterior - Phoenix AZ
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), specifically the VHA Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for a Design-Build project for Plumbing Infrastructure Repairs at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. This project aims to replace deteriorated plumbing infrastructure in Buildings 1, 8, and exterior campus grounds. Responses are due January 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Project Scope
The project involves replacing existing sewer and vent piping, heat exchangers, steam piping, condensate pipes, associated valves, traps, and tank systems. The scope includes comprehensive architectural and engineering (A/E) services for developing complete drawings, specifications, cost estimates, project phasing, site visits, and construction period services. The contractor will provide all material, labor, equipment, and supervision for construction.
Procurement Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Contract Type: Competitive, firm-fixed-price, utilizing a Design-Build approach (FAR Part 36.3 Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures).
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $39.5 million size standard.
- Project Duration: Estimated 274 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Planned Advertising: FY26.
- Set-Aside: Determination pending market research results, based on responses to this notice.
Capability Statement Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a capabilities statement (max 8 single-sided pages, 12-point font, single PDF <4MB) addressing:
- Company information (name, DUNS/UEI, address, POC).
- Business size and type (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB).
- Statement of Interest.
- Available bonding capacity (letter of intent, in line with project magnitude).
- Past performance: Up to three comparable contracts within the last seven years, detailing project scope, size, value, dates, self-performed work, technical skills, and key personnel.
Submission Information
- Response Deadline: January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronic via email to Aline Cruthers (Aline.cruthers@va.gov) and Jessica Hicks (Jessica.Hicks1@va.gov).
- Subject Line: Must include the Sources Sought number (717cc08bc206404baf92def92b1808e8) and project title.
- Important Note: This is for market research only and is not a solicitation. The government will not pay for information submitted. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for future solicitations.