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Solicitation36C25227AP0191

BuyerVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Notice typeSources Sought

PostedOctober 26, 2026

Response deadlineNovember 9, 2026

Place of performanceNorth Chicago, Illinois, 60064, USA

ClassificationNAICS 238210 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · PSC Y1DZ

Set-asideService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in, and the resources to support replacement of automatic transfers switches at multiple buildings located at Captain James A. Lovell FHCC, North Chicago, IL 60064. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement and potential interest. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238210 � Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation. It is also anticipated this will be set-aside 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Bussiness, unless research indicates otherwise.

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencyVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tierVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Contracting office252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)

Office addressMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

Public points of contact

PrimaryMelanie A DewingMelanie.Dewing@va.gov 406-373-3317

SecondaryRyan J McMillinRyan.McMillin@va.gov 414-844-4839

DOCUMENTS & LINKS

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NOTICE TIMELINE

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1 stored event

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First seen by GovBidFitOctober 27, 2026

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GOVBIDFIT SCREENING LENS

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Decision support

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Market-research stage

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Near-term deadline

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Eligibility gate recorded

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) is recorded as the set-aside or restriction. Confirm the bidding entity actually satisfies the applicable program and size requirements before investing proposal time.

Classification signal

NAICS 238210 · PSC Y1DZ is the recorded classification. Use it as a screening clue, then compare the actual scope and deliverables rather than treating the code alone as proof of fit.

Official description stored

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Public buyer contact available

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Has SAM.gov posted an amendment or changed the response date, attachments or submission instructions since this GovBidFit snapshot was refreshed?Does the notice request a capability statement, technical response, questions, pricing input, or another specific market-research response?Are there question deadlines, site visits, registrations or internal approvals that occur before the final response date?Does the bidding entity hold the required current status for the recorded set-aside and the solicitation's assigned NAICS size standard?Can the business perform in Illinois at a sustainable cost after travel, mobilization, staffing, licensing and subcontractor requirements are considered?

What this opportunity record tells you

SAM.gov identifies this as a sources sought from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. The record was posted on October 26, 2026 and currently lists November 9, 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 238210 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · PSC Y1DZ. The set-aside field is Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14). These fields help narrow your search, but they do not replace the full solicitation, amendments, attachments, clauses or eligibility language on the official source.

Before deciding to bid

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