C1DA--578-27-003 - Renovate A Section First Floor of Building 1 - Design FY27
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking design services for a renovation project at its Hines, Illinois facility. Specifically, this contract covers architectural design work for renovating a section of the first floor of Building 1. The "FY27" in the title indicates this is a Fiscal Year 2027 project, meaning work is intended for the federal fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026.
This is a design-only contract under NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services), not a construction contract. The VA typically procures design and construction services separately under two-phase processes. Firms selected through this solicitation will produce the plans, drawings, and specifications that a later construction contractor will use to execute the renovation.
The classification code C1DA corresponds to architect-engineer services under the Brooks Act (Public Law 92-582), which governs how federal agencies procure professional design services. Under this framework, agencies select firms based on demonstrated competence and qualifications rather than price competition alone, though this combined synopsis/solicitation suggests the VA is employing a streamlined process.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 12 |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C25227Q0013 |
| NAICS | 541310 — Architectural Services |
| Set-aside | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026, 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT |
| Place of performance | Hines, IL |
Who can bid
Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) verified in SAM.gov may bid on this set-aside. To qualify, your business must:
- Be at least 51% unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans
- Have one or more service-disabled veterans manage day-to-day operations and make long-term decisions
- Meet the size standard for NAICS 541310 (see the solicitation for the applicable employee or revenue threshold)
Your SAM.gov entity registration must reflect current SDVOSB self-certification or VOSB/SDVOSB verification through VA's VIP program or SBA's program, depending on which applies to this procurement.
Prior experience with VA facilities, healthcare design, or federal A-E contracts strengthens competitiveness but is not a statutory prerequisite.
How to put together a competitive bid
For SDVOSB architectural firms pursuing this Hines VA project:
Qualifications documentation: Under Brooks Act procedures, emphasize your team's relevant project experience, professional registrations, and past performance on similar renovations. Organize resumes of key personnel who would actually perform the work.
Technical approach: Describe your design methodology for occupied healthcare facility renovations, including phasing strategies to minimize disruption to VA operations. Building 1 at Hines is a major VA facility; demonstrating understanding of working around active medical environments is critical.
SDVOSB eligibility proof: Ensure your SAM.gov profile and any required VA VIP verification are current and complete before submitting. Missing or expired verification is a common disqualifier.
Past performance: Prepare references from comparable federal or healthcare renovation design projects. Include contact information and project details that evaluators can verify.
Fee proposal: While qualifications-based selection emphasizes technical merit, your fee schedule must still be reasonable and complete. See the solicitation for the required pricing structure and any cost ceilings.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C25227Q0013. The notice was posted October 8, 2026, with responses due October 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (12:00 PM Central)—a compressed 22-day window. Confirm the exact submission method (electronic through SAM.gov or other portal), required forms, and any pre-submission meetings or site visits mentioned in the full document. Given the deadline proximity, begin registration and qualification verification immediately if not already completed.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →