OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT
Opportunity description
This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, bids, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to fulfil a potential requirement. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), (3) Small Business, or (4) Other Than Small business firms. Based on the responses to this sources-sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set aside for small business, sole sourced, or procured through full and open competition. The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) is soliciting businesses for Condensate System replacement/installation for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center 820 S. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 Responses should include the following: (a) socio-economic status, (b) SAM UEI number, (c) a capabilities statement, and (d) a point of contact number. Additionally, responses must include a capability statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor and provide the commodities described in the attached PWS. All information must be received no later than Friday, November 13, 2026, at 17:00 (Central Time). Email information to Eric King, Contract Specialist, at eric.king2@va.gov. The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are not being solicited at this time. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought. This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the VA to release a solicitation. Additional details are provided in the attachment below: Attachment1_PWS_2Nov2026
FEDERAL BUYER
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DOCUMENTS & LINKS
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NOTICE TIMELINE
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GOVBIDFIT SCREENING LENS
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What this opportunity record tells you
SAM.gov identifies this as a sources sought from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. The record was posted on November 3, 2026 and currently lists November 13, 2026 as the response deadline. GovBidFit keeps source facts separate from its matching guidance so you can see what comes from the federal notice.
The listed product or service classification is NAICS 238220 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · PSC J043. The set-aside field is Unrestricted. These fields help narrow your search, but they do not replace the full solicitation, amendments, attachments, clauses or eligibility language on the official source.
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