U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Create Contractor Lay-Down Area and Security Upgrades

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Updated Jul 8, 2026 · 16:41 UTC
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This is a Presolicitation notice.

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

Primary point of contact

Name
Misty Gates
Email
misty.gates1@va.gov
Office
Contract Specialist

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