Z2DA--Construction of Polk Dock Lifts Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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), Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for the supply and installation of dock lifts. This presolicitation outlines the requirement for construction services, including the removal of existing lifts and the installation of new ones. The estimated cost is between $25,000 and $100,000. A Request for Quotations (RFQ) is anticipated around July 3, 2026, with quotes due by July 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all design plans, tools, materials, components, labor, quality assurance, and supervision for the required construction services. Key tasks include:
- Removal and disposal of existing dock lifts.
- Provision and installation of new dock lifts.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (RFQ expected)
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from issuance of notice to proceed.
- Estimated Cost Magnitude: $25,000.00 to $100,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45.0 Million
- RFQ Issue Date (Estimated): On or about July 3, 2026.
- Quotes Due: July 13, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time, Chicago, USA.
- Published Date: June 15, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside pursuant to Public Law 109-461. Offerors must meet the following criteria at the time of bid submission and prior to award:
- SDVOSB eligible vendor in accordance with VAAR Subpart 819.70.
- Small business concern under NAICS code 236220.
- Certified SDVOSB/VOSB listed in the SBA certification database (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/).
Point of Contact
- Primary Contact: Misty L. Gates, Contract Specialist
- Email: Misty.Gates1@va.gov