692-21-101 CON NRM Improve Site Lighting and Lighting Controls for Energy Efficiency

Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO20), supporting Veterans Affairs Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (VA SORCC) located in White City, OR is seeking potential sources for an anticipated Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) non-recurring maintenance construction project. This notice is a market research tool and is full and open, not set-aside.

Responses to this notice, in conjunction with other Government market research resources, will be used by the contracting officer to determine the applicable socio-economic set-aside for the procurement. Parties interested in the following project are asked to provide feedback on the following, in addition to their capability to complete the scope as described below through successful completion of similar projects previously: NAICS code selection of 238210 and PSC Z1DA s selection for the project.

Period of performance of 120 days from notice to proceed to include all preparatory submittals, physical work, and closeout documentation. Bonds and insurance will be due 10 days after contract award notification, separately from the 120 days. Submittals may take up to 15 business days for VA to review.

VA s expectation is that the contractor will have internal procedures to ensure that the submittals are compliant with contract requirements at the first submittal, and that the contractor will be prepared to start submitting submittals immediately upon receipt of notice to proceed. Buy American Act requirements For small businesses- any concerns with limitations on subcontracting.

Any supplemental information your company would need in a solicitation besides the complete specifications, drawings, and statement of work for the project to prepare and submit a price proposal. The project will require the contractor to provide all construction services needed to improve site lighting and lighting controls for energy efficiency by removing existing aged lighting and replacing with new LED fixtures.

All materials for the project must meet Buy American Act requirements and either be made in America or fall under an eligible exemption such as being commercially off the shelf (COTS); material submittals will be required to submit documentation showing how the material meets Buy American Act to be approved. Any materials specified as basis of design are not guaranteed by the VA SORCC or NCO 20 to be Buy American Act compliant and the burden will be on the construction contractor to ensure compliance.

Any set-aside for any socio-economic category shall require adherence to Limitations on Subcontracting under either VAAR 852.219-75 or FAR 52.219-14 based on the scope and NAICS code. Interested parties must submit responses to this sources sought by no later than 12pm Pacific on August 12, 2026, to be considered for market research purposes. Late responses may not receive consideration. Responses that do not demonstrate capability to successful complete the project may not be considered for determining a set-aside.