36C25225Q0563-Sources Sought for Aviary Maintenance Services at the Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive aviary maintenance services at the Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. The procurement covers maintenance for three aviary bird enclosures, including quarterly full maintenance every 12 weeks, weekly care, bird health monitoring, aviary cleaning, supply restocking, and system maintenance. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of one year of similar aviary maintenance experience to qualify for consideration. The solicitation welcomes responses from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Small Businesses, or Other Than Small Businesses. Interested parties must submit their responses by 3:00 PM Central Time on July 8, 2025, to Contract Specialist William McQuade. The applicable NAICS code is 812910 (Pet Care Services) with a size standard of $32 million.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations, making it available to all qualifying business types regardless of size or ownership status. The contract structure includes a base year running from the award date through July 31, 2026, with four potential option years that could extend the contract through July 31, 2030. The sources sought notice does not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors providing these services. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the pre-solicitation documentation. The procurement falls under PSC code R416 for Support-Professional Veterinary/Animal Care services, and contractors will not require access to sensitive information to perform the required work.