Y1DA--CON-NRM-668-24-102 Replace Windows Building 1 FY26 Tier 1

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 20 is seeking to replace windows at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. The project involves replacing pre-1990 exterior windows in Building 1, a nine-floor hospital building, with new blast-resistant, forced-entry resistant, and ballistic-resistant window systems featuring bronze anodized aluminum frames and laminated security glazing. The windows must meet stringent performance requirements including thermal insulation standards, air infiltration limits, and compliance with VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual standards. This Sources Sought Notice is targeting small businesses under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) as part of market research to understand industry capabilities and shape the acquisition strategy. Interested firms must submit 5-page responses detailing their contact information, business size and classification, capabilities, estimated project time, and past performance by October 10th at 10:00 AM PST to Contract Specialist Kyle Biessener at kyle.biessener@va.gov.

This pre-solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the notice. The estimated project value ranges between $5-10 million for this comprehensive window replacement effort. The total project duration is specified as 483 calendar days, encompassing window replacement across multiple floors from the basement to the ninth floor and penthouse of the hospital building. The project emphasizes sustainable construction practices with requirements for recycled content and low-pollutant-emitting materials, while maintaining strict security specifications including blast resistance with a 50-foot standoff distance and performance standards that prevent penetration during potential threat scenarios.