The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to replace boilers at the Durham VA Health Care System in Durham, NC.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to replace boilers at the Durham VA Health Care System in Durham, NC. The work will take place in and around an occupied healthcare facility in operation 24 hours a day. The parking lots on the east and west sides of buildings 7/9 are congested during deliveries and employee drop offs, therefore work will be phased to minimize disruption to medical center operations.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and option years. The expected start date is not specified.
How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
When and how do you bid?
Bids are due on June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Electronic bids are authorized and must be submitted via email to Alice Custis, Contract Specialist, at alice.custis@va.gov. The email subject line must be in the format "BID Documents, 36C24626B0020, Offeror Name, Email 1 of XX". The email must contain the list of attachments for each email submitted. Electronic documents must be submitted in .pdf or .doc format and must be less than 10MB in size.
Who can apply
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on June 12 — if you miss it, you can't bid.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.