Z1NZ--Comprehensive Underground Utility Locating and Mapping - Dayton VAMC, Dayton OH

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office 10, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified firms capable of providing Comprehensive Underground Utility Locating and Mapping services at the Dayton VA Medical Center (VAMC) and National Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to gather information for preliminary planning. Responses are due by May 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Scope of Work

The proposed Statement of Work (SOW) requires comprehensive Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) services, adhering to ASCE 38-22 standards. The project involves identifying, designating, mapping, and verifying underground utilities across approximately 270 acres of federal property, including the VAMC campus and the historic Dayton National Cemetery. The infrastructure is complex and dates back to 1867, necessitating a structured SUE investigation to mitigate construction risks and support long-term planning.

Key utilities to be investigated include storm and sanitary sewers, potable water, fire protection, chilled water, steam, electrical distribution (primary/secondary), natural gas, emergency power, telecommunications, fiber optics, site lighting, abandoned lines, USTs, fuel lines, irrigation, easements, capped landfills, aqueducts, and abandoned foundations/tunnels.

Services will involve various Quality Levels (QL):

• QL-D: Record collection and review.
• QL-C: Surface feature survey and record correlation.
• QL-B: Surface geophysical designation (electromagnetic, GPR).
• QL-A: Vacuum excavation (soft dig) for precise verification.

Deliverables include AutoCAD (.dwg) files (VA National CAD Standard), GIS-compatible ESRI shapefiles, a consolidated utility atlas, and detailed test hole logs. Zones 1-4 require QL-A, while Zone 5 requires QL-B. The contractor must account for 24/7 hospital operations, high-voltage systems, and burial areas, phasing work to minimize disruption. All disturbed surfaces must be restored. Contractors must comply with VA safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout and potential Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) procedures. The government will not furnish equipment.

Response Requirements

Interested parties must submit the following information via email to Brian.Rosciszewski@VA.gov:

• Company name, address, point of contact with phone number.
• SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
• Documentation of performance capability.
• Socio-economic status (e.g., large business, SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, Woman Owned).
• Place of manufacture (if applicable).
• Any other pertinent company information or documentation. All interested parties must be registered in SAM. Failure to provide all requested information may impact consideration.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
• Product Service Code: Z1NZ (Maintenance Of Other Utilities)
• Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
• Period of Performance: Work to be completed within eight (8) months after contract award. Contractor to submit schedule 14 days post-award.
• Response Due: May 8, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time
• Published: May 5, 2026

Additional Notes

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for response costs, and respondents may not be notified of results.