Z2DA--589A7-21-132 Construct Centralized Emergency Power System

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research to identify veteran‑owned small business (VOSB) construction firms capable of delivering a turnkey, centralized emergency power system for the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS. The project will replace multiple distributed generators with a single medium‑voltage generation and distribution facility to support the existing campus and a future expansion of up to 150,000 sq ft. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million business‑size threshold and is set aside for VOSBs. All work must comply with the full set of bid documents (drawings, specifications, design narratives) and include phased construction to maintain uninterrupted emergency power, temporary systems, and full testing/commissioning for VA acceptance. Interested firms must submit a capability statement (maximum 10 pages) by 22 April 2026, 14:00 CT, to Contract Specialist Jennifer Hill (Jennifer.Hill@va.gov; 913‑758‑9925). The statement must include: company name, address, point‑of‑contact, IMEI number; interest in future solicitation; evidence of capability through 1‑3 comparable projects completed in the past five years (description, client, schedule, satisfaction, dollar value); CVE certification (if veteran‑owned); socio‑economic status for NAICS 236220 and the percentage of self‑performed labor; joint‑venture information (if applicable); and a surety bonding letter indicating contract‑level and aggregate bonding capacity. This Sources Sought notice is for information and planning only; it does not constitute a solicitation, nor will any award be made based on responses.

Notice ID

b937b1036f7a491fbfe070749b62ebb3

Solicitation Number

36C25526Q0361

NAICS Code

236220

Classification Code

Z2DA