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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 Department of Veterans Affairs needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to remodel 7,800 square feet of the inpatient mental health ward at the Iowa City VA Medical Center.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Department of Veterans Affairs needs a contractor to remodel 7,800 square feet of the inpatient mental health ward at the Iowa City VA Medical Center. The project includes construction of the 9W portion of the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the design and construction of the project.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract with a period of performance of 427 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The estimated solicitation date is on or about July 29, 2026, and the estimated award date is October 30, 2026.
- How will they pick the winner? The government will evaluate responsive proposals received in accordance with the Evaluation Process, which is based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- When and how do you bid? The solicitation will be posted on Contract Opportunities at no charge once it is released. The response deadline is August 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the Contract Opportunities website.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Don't bother if…
- You must be registered and certified in the Small Business Dynamic Search at https://search.certifications.sba.gov.
Heads up — easy to miss
- All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
Primary point of contact
Name
Michael Freeman
Email
michael.freeman3@va.gov