Z2DA--Replacement of Ceiling Kitchen Area, Building 1 Basement Project # 570-26-228
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) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for the Replacement of Ceiling Kitchen Area, Building 1 Basement at the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) in Fresno, CA. This is not a solicitation, but aims to identify qualified sources for future acquisition planning. Responses are due by April 14, 2026.
Project Details
- Project Title: Replacement of Ceiling Kitchen Area, Building 1 Basement (Project # 570-26-228)
- Location: VA Central California Health Care System, 2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703
- Scope of Work: Provide all materials and labor to replace ceiling tiles and grid in the Nutrition Food Service (Patient Kitchen) area of Building 1's Basement. The kitchen must remain functional during work. A draft Statement of Work and Basement Floor Drawing are available.
- Period of Performance: Forty-five (45) consecutive calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Estimated Magnitude of Construction: Between $100,000 and $250,000.
Contracting Information
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number: 36C26126R0042)
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45.0 Million)
- PSC Code: Z2DA - Repair or Alterations of Hospitals and Infirmaries
- Set-Aside: Not yet determined. This market research will inform the Government's decision on a potential small business set-aside, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB).
- Contracting Office: NCO 21, Department of Veterans Affairs.
Response Requirements
Interested parties must submit a one-page response (excluding cover letter) including:
- Statement of Capability: Demonstrate past experience (within 5 years) in similar projects (magnitude and scope) for VA, other government agencies, or private facilities.
- Socio-Economic Status: Specify firm's classification (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HubZone, small, woman-owned). SDVOSB/VOSB status will be verified via SBA DSBS.
- CAGE and SAM UEI numbers.
- Bonding Capability: Provide individual contract and aggregate bonding amounts currently available.
- Answers to Specific Questions: Address feasibility of estimated magnitude/POP, experience in comparable projects and active healthcare environments, staffing (journeymen technicians), estimated material lead times, and any project concerns.
Submission Details
- Responses Due: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, by 4:30 PM (PDT).
- Submission Method: Email to Ms. Yuliya Kochkina, Contract Specialist, at yuliya.kochkina@va.gov.
- Email Subject: "Response to Sources Sought Notice for Replacement of Ceiling Kitchen Area, Fresno, CA".
- Point of Contact: Ms. Yuliya Kochkina, yuliya.kochkina@va.gov.
Important Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are not offers and cannot form a binding contract. Registration in SAM is required for eventual award eligibility.