Z2DA--Install and Upgrade 2nd Floor Duct Work Project 612A4-18-202 VA Medical Center Mather, CA

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Subject: Sources Sought Notice, Project No. 612A4-18-202, Install & Upgrade 2nd Floor Duct Work- VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). Sacramento VA Medical Center (VAMC) The Government does not intend to award a contract based on the information gathered from market research and this Sources Sought Notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. All information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification. Although proposal, offeror, contractor, and offeror may be used in this Sources Sought Notice, any response will be treated as information only. It should not be used as a proposal. The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research to support the project identified above. This notice serves to survey the market to ascertain whether or not sources are interested and capable of providing the requested services. This notice allows potential contractors/vendors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capability. The sources sought effort is intended to assess industry capabilities and develop/support the intended direction of acquisition planning. The Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is requesting responses from qualified business concerns; the qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. This Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 236220. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Based upon information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice, the Government shall make a determination on a procurement strategy, which shall include the type of small business set-aside, if appropriate. The eventual procurement strategy and set-aside, if appropriate, is solely within the discretion of the Government. After reviewing the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this notice. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure these services, or to issue a solicitation, nor to notify respondents of the results of this notice. No solicitation documents exist at this time; however, in the event the acquisition strategy demonstrates that an internal contracting vehicle is a viable option for procuring a solution, the request for proposal (RFP) shall be posted internally. The Department of Veterans Affairs is neither seeking quotes nor accepting unsolicited quotes, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought Notice may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as proprietary or confidential, intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought. Background: The VA Medical Center (VAMC) Las Vegas, NV requires the services of a qualified General Contractor to construct Project 593-26-104, Install ID Concrete Pad. Project Scope The primary intent is to replace the deteriorated existing plastic ductwork with new, sheet metal ductwork. This will be achieved by utilizing the existing shaft from the rooftop, allowing for a seamless transition to the OR suite located on the second floor. Construct and replace a new filter rack capable of accommodating MERV 14 filter to improve air filtration efficiency within Air Handler Unit #4. This is to replace existing HEPA filter with MERV 14 filter. Demolish the unused Air Handler #3 and its associated ductwork and utility connections. Remove and replace interior ductwork as necessary, making connections to utilize the existing shaft for new ductwork supply to the Surgery suite. Carefully demolish and remove the equipment, ductwork, supports, utility piping, conduits, and related components as per the project plans. Remove all exterior deteriorated or damaged plastic ductwork, including insulation, exterior cladding, supports, anchor bolts, and related hardware, in accordance with the project drawings and specifications. Period of Performance for this project: 120 calendar days. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction., and the small business size standard is $45M. PSC Code is Z2DA, Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries. In accordance with (IAW) VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 836.204(f) Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects, the magnitude of construction for this project is $1,000,000 - $2,000,000. Potential Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award (See https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf ). Potential Offerors must also have a current Online Representations and Certification Application on file with SAM. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses shall have their ownership and control verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and be listed in the U.S. Small Business Administration Veteran Small Business Certification Search website https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ INSTRUCTIONS: Because the solicitation strategy (to include determination of small business set-aside, if any) is dependent upon responses to this sources sought notice, interested parties are encouraged to provide complete and accurate responses to all items, a through which should be limited to a brief description, two-three (2-3) pages (including cover letter). If any portions seem unclear, prohibited, and/or you are unsure about the draft descriptions of the requirement please list your comments and/or concerns in your response so they can be addressed. STATEMENT OF CAPABLILITY - Demonstrate how your company can provide the requested services that are required in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) both in magnitude and scope. Include past experience (within the past five years) similar in magnitude and scope services to the VA, other Government (Federal or State) agency, or for a private facility. Include general information, a brief description of the work, and total magnitude of each project. BUSINESS SIZE - Indicate whether your business is large or small. If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantages business. SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS - Specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act. Indicate if your firm is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Include the CAGE or SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number of your firm in your response. Bonding Capability; per contract and aggregate. Provide amount of aggregate bonding currently available (i.e. amount not committed). QUESTIONS Please provide answers to the following questions: Is the period of performance listed in the statement of work reasonable? Has your firm performed on a similar project in scale to this Project? If so, how recent? Has your firm completed work for projects of similar size and scope for a 24hr building? What would your proposed general method be? Has your firm had previous experience of working with the government or the VA specifically? This work will require experienced trade personnel. Are such employees on staff or will the service need to be subcontracted? If a subcontractor is needed, how long or how many previous jobs of similar scale and scope have your firms worked together? Does your firm anticipate any supply chain delays? The sources sought response is due no later than (NLT) 09/21/2026 by 09:00 PT. Please submit your e-mail responses to Christopher Whipple, Contracting Officer, at email address: christopher.whipple@va.gov. Please place Install & Upgrade 2nd Floor Duct Work, VANCHCS in the subject line of your email. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. Attachments: Attachment SOW_DRAFT_8-29-26 Attachment Specifications_DRAFT_8-31-26 Attachment Drawings_3-26-20 ----- End of Sources Sought -----