J059-- FY27 NRM - VISN BASE Repair B35 Elevator - 538-26-203

This is a Sources Sought (SS) Notice only, not a solicitation announcement and should not be considered as such. There is no solicitation available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this SS, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This SS does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Any information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Vendor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government.

The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct Market Research to determine an acquisition strategy for the acquisition of Elevator Repairs required at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center and to determine if a set-aside to SDVOSB is appropriate.

For the project noted above at Chillicothe VAMC in Chillicothe, Ohio, the contractor shall completely prepare the site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing items, and furnish labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete all new construction which includes, but is not limited to excavation and elevator properties.

The general scope of this project includes removal of existing elevator hydraulic plunger and installing a new jack assembly and PVC casing.

The work shall include infection control and dust prevention measures as well as construction noise and vibration management. The work will include minor utility outages that must be pre-coordinated with the medical center.

Base bid work to be completed within 180 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

The NAICS code for this procurement is 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors, JSC- J059 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Components and the small business size standard is $22,000,000.00.

Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to Christopher.Callihan@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than Friday November 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available.

THE VA IS NOT SEEKING PRICING OR OFFERS OF ANY KIND. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside or sole source award, or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government.

The Chillicothe VAMC in Chillicothe, OH is seeking sources capable of completing the Project described below:

REPAIR BLDG. 35 P-2 ELEVATOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS CHILLICOTHE VAMC, OHIO

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work as required by drawings and specifications. The general scope of this project includes removal of existing elevator hydraulic plunger and installing a new jack assembly and PVC casing.

Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

BID ITEM I (BASE BID), The general scope of this project includes removal of existing elevator hydraulic plunger and installing a new jack assembly and PVC casing.

Base bid work to be completed within 180 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.