N055--FLOORING INSTALLATION
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS), through Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing a Sources Sought notice for market research to identify qualified firms capable of providing flooring installation services. This effort aims to gather information on potential sources, particularly small businesses, for a potential Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Responses are due by 1:00 PM (EDT) on June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive "turn-key" flooring solutions, including acquisition, delivery, installation, and extended warranty coverage. Services will encompass:
- Installation of new flooring and carpeting at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, Perry Point, and Loch Raven facilities.
- Demolition, removal, and disposal of existing flooring.
- Minor floor preparation and installation of new materials such as carpet tile, vinyl sheet tile, resinous epoxy flooring, cove base, flash cove, corners, and transition strips.
- Estimated annual replacement includes 120,150 sq ft of various flooring types.
- Work will occur in both occupied and unoccupied areas, potentially requiring furniture lift in occupied spaces.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (considering a Blanket Purchase Agreement - BPA)
- Anticipated Structure: BPA with a base period and four one-year options.
- NAICS: 238330 (Flooring Contractors)
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 1:00 PM (EDT)
- Published: May 19, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This market research is specifically designed to identify qualified small business vendors, including Service Disabled/Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), 8(a), small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses. The results will inform the acquisition strategy, potentially leading to small business set-asides.
Submission Requirements
Interested and capable respondents should submit:
- Business name, address, type, and socio-economic status.
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
- Confirmation of small business status under NAICS 238330.
- Capability statement and summary of previous experience.
- GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract details and number (if applicable).
- General estimated pricing for market research purposes only. All responses must be submitted via email to Charles.willis@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The VA assumes no responsibility for costs incurred in preparing responses. Proprietary information will be handled accordingly.