Sources Sought Notice | 598-23-107 Med Gas Deficiencies - Both Campuses
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25625Q1431
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 16
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- PSC
- Y1NZ Construction Of Other Utilities
- Place of performance
- Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is conducting market research for medical gas deficiency improvements at two healthcare campuses in Arkansas - the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock and the North Little Rock campus. The procurement involves construction work including installing new underground communication lines, replacing oxygen shutoff and check valves, providing temporary oxygen during maintenance, and performing electrical work to protect existing electrical feeds. Qualified contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), possess NAICS code 236220 certification for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, meet a 15% self-performance requirement, and obtain performance and payment bonds. Interested firms must submit a three-page capability statement via email to the Contract Specialist by the response deadline of September 12, 2025. This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes under FAR Part 10 and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government.
This procurement opportunity is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under the Veterans First Contracting Program pursuant to Public Law 109-461, with Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) also encouraged to respond if sufficient SDVOSB capacity is not identified. If neither SDVOSB nor VOSB firms demonstrate adequate capacity, the opportunity may be opened to all small businesses. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the notice, and no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed at this preliminary market research stage. The anticipated contract structure is described as a one-time, firm-fixed price single award arrangement. The government emphasizes that no proprietary information is being requested at this time, and respondents should refrain from including such information in their capability statements. Results from this market research will determine the set-aside requirements for any future solicitation that may be issued.
Notice text
Released pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10: Market Research, this is a Request for Information
Purpose: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock and North Little Rock, AR | 598-23-107 | Medical Gas Deficiencies-Both Campuses
In an effort to enhance opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) as required by Public Law 109-461, specifically the Veterans First Contracting Program, NCO16 is performing preliminary market research to identify interested, qualified, capable, SDVOSB and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) firms possessing the capacity necessary to compete for a VHA procurement opportunity. In case no SDVOSBs or VOSBs possess the capacity, all Small Businesses possessing the necessary capacity are encouraged to provide a response.
Results of the preliminary market research will be used to determine the potential future solicitation’s set-aside requirement.
This source sought notice is issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal, or a promise to issue a subsequent RFQ/IFB/RFP. Currently, no solicitation document exists. Issuance of this notice does not establish any obligation on the part of the Government and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. In addition, respondents are advised that the United States Government is under no obligation to pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this notice. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested. Respondents shall refrain from including proprietary information in responses to this notice.
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. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS_36C25625Q1431.pdf |
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