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 upgrade security at its Chicago medical center.
Key Details
The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to upgrade security at its Chicago medical center. The work includes installing and integrating security cameras and providing access control/physical security renovations. The contractor will provide all design plans, tools, materials, components, labor, quality assurance, and supervision.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a fixed-price construction contract with a period of performance of 335 calendar days. The construction cost magnitude range is between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000,000.00.
- How will they pick the winner?
The VA will evaluate bids based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- When and how do you bid?
The solicitation will be issued on or about August 1, 2026. Bidders must monitor and download any amendments from the SAM.gov website. The bid opening date/time will be communicated in the solicitation.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Don't bother if…
- You must be SDVOSB certified and listed in the SBA certification database.
Heads up — easy to miss
- The bidder is responsible to monitor and download any amendments from SAM.gov.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your SDVOSB certification is still active in the SBA certification database.