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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 design and build an upgrade for its medical gas and communication system.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to design and build an upgrade for its medical gas and communication system at the Erie VA Medical Center in Erie, PA. The project involves providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for design and construction of the project, as well as complying with current VA guidelines, EPA requirements, and VA specifications.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with a period of performance of 270 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation issue date will be on or about June 16, 2026.
- How will they pick the winner? The VA will evaluate proposals based on best value to the government, considering factors such as price and technical merit.
- When and how do you bid? The VA will post the solicitation on SAM.gov, and all parties must obtain solicitation documents and amendments through the website. The contract will be awarded in accordance with the procedures specified in the solicitation.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Don't bother if…
- You must be verified in the Small Business Administration VetCert system at time of proposal submittal.
Heads up — easy to miss
- All parties must obtain solicitation documents and amendments through the web site. Hard copies will not be mailed.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Verify your Small Business Administration VetCert system status at time of proposal submittal.
Primary point of contact
Name
Donald.kalivoda@va.gov
Email
elijah.mcintosh@va.gov
Phone
(412) 822-3764
Office
Elijah.mcintosh@va.gov