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 build a contractor lay-down area and security upgrades at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago.
Key Details
The VA needs a contractor to build a contractor lay-down area and security upgrades at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago. The work includes preparing the ground, extending electric power, placing containers, installing a fence and gate, a ramp and curb, and security cameras. The period of performance is 295 calendar days, and the construction cost is between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a fixed-price contract with a period of performance of 295 calendar days. The solicitation will be issued on or about July 24, 2026, and the bid opening is approximately August 24, 2026.
- How will they pick the winner?
The VA will evaluate bids based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- When and how do you bid?
Bids are due on August 24, 2026, and must be submitted through the VA's Contract Opportunities website at https://sam.gov/contracting.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is still active in the SBA certification database at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/
- Write a 1-page summary of similar construction work you've done before
- Email Misty L. Gates, Contract Specialist, at Misty.Gates1@va.gov to RSVP for the solicitation