Y1NE| PRESOLICIATION | 36C25626R0015 | CONSTRUCT NEW WATER STORAGE FACILITY

SOL #: 36C25626R0015_PRESOL_CONSTRUCT_NEW_WATER_STORAGE_FACILITYPre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)
RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, United States

Place of Performance

Fayetteville, AR

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

PSC

Construction Of Water Supply Facilities (Y1NE)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBS)

Timeline

1
Posted
May 21, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jun 5, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 Veterans’ Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is planning a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for the construction of a New Water Storage Facility (Project 564-19-101). This is a pre-solicitation notice for a Firm-Fixed Price construction contract with an estimated magnitude between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about June 08, 2026.

Scope of Work

The awarded contractor will be responsible for furnishing all supervision, labor, material, tools, and equipment to construct a new water storage facility and demolish an existing one in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The work encompasses general construction, demolition, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, electronics, and telecommunication elements as detailed in the construction documents.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm-Fixed Price construction contract (RFP)
  • Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
  • NAICS: 237110 (Construction Of Water Supply Facilities) with a $45 million size standard
  • Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000
  • Period of Performance: 330 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
  • Solicitation Release: On or about June 08, 2026
  • Proposal Acceptance: 90-day period required
  • Bonds: Bid bond required with proposal; Performance and Payment bonds required from awardee

Requirements

Offerors must be registered with SBA VetCert (Veteran Small Business Certification) and the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov). They must also have completed online Representations and Certifications prior to the solicitation due date and be registered with the assigned NAICS code (237110) in VetCert. At least 15% of contract performance costs for personnel must be spent on the concern's employees or other eligible SDVOSB concerns.

Additional Notes

This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice; questions will only be accepted after the solicitation is published. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to register to receive notifications of actions and amendments. Offerors are responsible for frequently checking the site for updates.

People

Points of Contact

Madeline AllisonPRIMARY

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