Z1DA -- PN : 438 - 21 - 403 , Renovate First Floor Kitchen ( SF ) AP : 36C263 - 26 - AP - 1546 ( OVER - SUBSCRIPT )

2026-11-03

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ( 36C26326Q0289 ) in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs Sioux Falls VA Health Care System in Sioux Falls , SD for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential businesses with capabilities to provide the requirement described below . This notice shall not be construed as a request for proposal / request for quote or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a solicitation . The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request so proposals will not be considered . No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow - up information requests . Response is strictly voluntary it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal solicitation process that may take place in the future . However , it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence out acquisition strategy . All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this Sources Sought Notice . The Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ), Network Contracting Office 23 , is seeking Service - Disabled Veteran - Owned Small Businesses ( SDVOSBs ). Any responses from non - SDVOSBs may be considered . However , SDVOSBs will be given priority in review of responses to this Sources Sought Notice . This is to determine whether the Veterans Affairs has a need to conduct a tiered evaluation in the event sufficient responses for SDVOSBs / VOSBs are not obtained . Anticipated North American Industry Classification System ( NAICS ) code is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Contractors . The largest a firm can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs is a size standard of $ 45 . 0M . Estimated Magnitude of Construction : between $ 10 , 000 , 000 and $ 20 , 000 , 000 . Interested parties are invited to respond via email to derek . fore @ va . gov . Responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy . All responses due by 02 / 05 / 2026 at 12 : 00 PM CT . Potential contractors shall provide , at a minimum , the following ( 1 - 7 ): Company name , address , and point of contact , phone number , email address , and Unique Entity Identifier ( UEI ). Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business socio - economic programs ? If so , please indicate the program . [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business ( SB ) [ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8 ( a ) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business ( SDB ) [ ] yes [ ] no Women - Owned ( WO ) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ( SDVOSB ) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business ( VOSB ) [ ] yes [ ] no Other ( please specify ) What additional information would the Government need to provide for you to be able to submit an accurate and complete offer with full understanding of the requirements if we posted a formal solicitation ? Provide a brief capability statement ( Max 2 pages ) with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement . The response must address key criterial : Describe your experience in design / bid / build projects . Size , Scope , and Complexity . Include project titles , locations , dollar values , and a brief description of the work performed . Describe your technical capability specific technical skills , certifications , and teaming arrangements available to perform the work . Describe your experience as a prime contractor within the past five years with the Government ; and your two largest projects you have successfully completed within the past five years . Bonding Capacity provide information on the firm s bonding capacity . Safety Record provide information on the company s safety record , including EMR ( Experience Modification Rate ) and any OSHA violations in the past five years . The Government is seeking all interested parties Rough Order Magnitude ( ROM ) of this project . Please review any and all attachments associated with this sources sought to develop a Rough Order Magnitude ( ROM ) estimate . The Capabilities Statement for this Source Sought is not expected to be a Request for Quotations , Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids , nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach , but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company s ability to provide the services outlined below . The capabilities will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining to set - aside for the one of the socio - economic categories listed above or to conduct as an Unrestricted Procurement . Other than small businesses may respond to this notice in the even the market does not indicate SB interest . This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government . The Government will not pay for information solicited . Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation . Note : Do not include Proprietary , classified , confidential , or sensitive information in responses . To assist in your response a draft statement of work outlining the preliminary scope and requirements is provided below . We encourage feedback on the draft statement of work to ensure the final version accurately reflects the project s needs and industry capabilities . Please provide any comments or suggestions regarding the draft statement of work as part of your response to this sources sought notice . DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT : Base Bid : The Contractor must provide all supervision , tools , labor , materials , equipment , services , and testing necessary to accomplish the Renovate First Floor for New Kitchen project per the construction drawings and specifications . The project must be accomplished by the contract drawings and specifications for the project 438 - 21 - 403 . Follow OSHA and all VA regulations as outlined in specifications 01 00 00 . This work includes but is limited to : Demolition as described on the design plans and specifications . The contractor is responsible for locating all the existing utilities within the project site before any excavation or site work begins . Contractor shall remove from the VA site and dispose of all equipment and materials not scheduled to be reused . Construction consists of , but is limited to : Site work includes fencing , excavation , grading , paving , and protection of existing utilities . Demolition of walls , floors , ceilings , equipment , heating / cooling ventilation , and electrical . Construction consists of architectural , structural , mechanical and electrical improvements . The existing kitchen is located on the 2nd floor of building 5 . The project consists of renovating first floor of building 5 . There are phases to ensure the kitchen and VA staff provide meals for the impatient staff during the construction . Phasing is required to keep the existing kitchen operational . Additional construction projects will be occurring at the same time and near the kitchen renovation space . Contractors are expected to coordinate with the other contractors to minimize the disruption to the hospital . VA will be badging all construction employees . Badging requires background checks and personal information on each contract employee that will be on site . Forms to be filled out by the contractors and submitted for the badging process . Submittal exchange shall be procured and managed by the contractor for all submittals , Phasing is required to ensure the hospital is functional throughout the request for information ( RFI ), architectural supplemental information ( ASI ), VA purchased contractor installed equipment shop drawings and other project tracking needs for the duration of the project . Night and weekend work will be expected to keep the campus fully functional during the construction activities that cannot be accomplished during business hours . After - hours is typically 5 : 00pm and before 6 : 00am . A dedicated site superintendent managing the construction effort and a site safety health officer shall be present during all construction activities . Other construction will be occurring during the project . Coordination with other contractors is expected to ensure no disruption to the hospital s daily functions . Accuracy of the Planned Information : Bidders are highly encouraged to conduct a thorough site visit to investigate all as - built conditions of the project area in this SOW . Discrepancies in Planning Information : The prime contractor must promptly report to the Contracting Officer in writing any discrepancies between plans and specifications and as - built conditions . The Prime Contractor shall make no adjustments to their work due to discrepancies prior to review by the Contracting Officer . Ownership of Drawings : All designs , drawings , specifications , notes , and other work developed in the performance of this contract shall be the sole property of the US Government . The Prime Contractor shall provide a list of all items specified for which no substitutions will be accepted . This list shall identify each item with the specification section in which the item is defined . Performance Period : Â Â The contractor shall complete the work required under this SOW , Monday through Friday in 550 calendar days or less from date of award , unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer ( CO ). Construction at the Government site shall not take place on Federal holidays or weekends unless approved by the project engineer . Tentative Schedule : Â Â Contract Award A Pre - construction Conference A + 7 Notice to Proceed D ( A + 12 ) Construction Start D + 22 Construction Completion D + 550

South Dakota

2026-04-08