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Damen Building Vacuum Condensate System Rebuild

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From the noticeThis is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, bids, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to fulfil a potential requirement. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), (2)… Read more

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Contracting contact

Eric KingContract Specialist
eric.king2@va.gov414-844-4800

Key facts

Response due
Due in 6 daysNov 13, 2026, 5:00 PM CST · 6:00 PM EasternAdd deadline to calendar
Solicitation number
36C25227Q0083
Set-aside
None listed on SAM.govThe notice text says this is set aside for small businesses, but SAM.gov lists no set-aside. Ask the contracting officer which one applies before you bid.
NAICS
238220 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Place of performance
IllinoisSAM.gov's state field is blank, so the state is read from the address it gives.

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This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, bids, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to fulfil a potential requirement. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), (2)…

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Notice details

Posted
Nov 3, 2026
Notice type
Sources Sought
Office
252-Network Contract Office 12 (36C252), Milwaukee, WI
Product/service code
J043 · Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Pumps and Compressors
Business type
Construction & renovation (FedReady's grouping, from NAICS 238220)
Versions

2 versions have been posted, newest first.

  • Nov 3, 2026 · Amendment 0001 (this version)Due Nov 13, 2026
  • Nov 3, 2026 · Sources SoughtDue Nov 13, 2026
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Full notice text from SAM.gov
This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, bids, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to fulfil a potential requirement. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), (3) Small Business, or (4) Other Than Small business firms. Based on the responses to this sources-sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set aside for small business, sole sourced, or procured through full and open competition. The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) is soliciting businesses for Condensate System replacement/installation for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center 820 S. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 Responses should include the following: (a) socio-economic status, (b) SAM UEI number, (c) a capabilities statement, and (d) a point of contact number. Additionally, responses must include a capability statement that addresses the organization’s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor and provide the commodities described in the attached PWS. All information must be received no later than Friday, November 13, 2026, at 17:00 (Central Time). Email information to Eric King, Contract Specialist, at eric.king2@va.gov. The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are not being solicited at this time. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought. This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the VA to release a solicitation. Additional details are provided in the attachment below: Attachment1_PWS_2Nov2026

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