The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
How to respond — with a free templatearrow_forwardThe VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to repair exterior features and provide mechanical and architectural work at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to repair exterior features and provide mechanical and architectural work at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is for a construction project with an estimated magnitude of $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. The VA will use the information gathered from this sources sought notice to develop a competitive requirement.
- How will they pick the winner?
The VA will evaluate the responses based on the capabilities and qualifications of the interested small business firms.
- When and how do you bid?
Responses are requested by email only to Ashley Young at ashley.young8@va.gov. The deadline for responses is July 24th at 10:00am PST.
Routine construction project with a large budget — high-effort proposal but durable revenue if won.
Who can apply
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with experience in commercial and institutional building construction
- Has a bonding capability consistent with the estimated magnitude of $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
- Has relevant experience in similar construction projects
- Has a valid VAAR 852.219-75 certificate of compliance for services and construction
Don't bother if…
- You must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to apply.
- You need to have a valid VAAR 852.219-75 certificate of compliance for services and construction.
- You need to have a bonding capability consistent with the estimated magnitude of $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must respond by email only to Ashley Young at ashley.young8@va.gov.
- You must not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in your response.
- You must not submit responses by fax or telephone.
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 your relevant experience in similar construction projects.
- Email Ashley Young at ashley.young8@va.gov to confirm receipt of your response.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required bonding capability.