LOADING DOCK CONCRETE REPAIRS
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) · Response deadline: Tue, 10 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor for loading dock concrete repairs. This is a construction services contract focused on maintaining and restoring concrete infrastructure at a VA facility.
Concrete repair work on loading docks typically involves addressing surface deterioration, spalling, cracking, joint maintenance, and structural integrity issues caused by heavy vehicle traffic, weather exposure, and regular wear. Loading docks serve critical logistical functions for VA medical centers and administrative facilities, ensuring safe and efficient movement of supplies, equipment, and goods. The scope may include concrete removal and replacement, leveling, sealing, reinforcement, and related preparatory or finishing work—see the solicitation for specific repair requirements, quantities, and performance specifications.
This contract falls under NAICS code 238110, which covers poured concrete foundation and structure contractors. This classification encompasses concrete work for buildings, industrial facilities, and related structures.
Key facts
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 (36C246) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C24626Q1091099_1 |
| NAICS | 238110 |
| Set-aside | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| Response deadline | November 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time |
| Place of performance | Richmond, VA |
Who can bid
This opportunity is exclusively reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under FAR 19.14. 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 SBA size standards for NAICS 238110 ($16.5 million average annual receipts)
- Be verified in the SAM.gov (formerly VetBiz/CPRD) verification system prior to award
- Be registered and active in SAM.gov with current representations and certifications
Eligible SDVOSBs should confirm their verification status well before the November 10, 2026 deadline, as verification processing can take several weeks.
How to put together a competitive bid
For concrete repair work, focus on these competitive elements:
Technical approach: Detail your concrete repair methodology, including material specifications, curing procedures, and quality control measures. Emphasize experience with industrial loading dock environments where downtime minimization matters. Include photos or documentation of comparable completed projects.
Personnel qualifications: Identify crews with commercial concrete repair certifications (ACI, ICRI, or equivalent). Highlight any experience working in active federal healthcare or logistics facilities where safety protocols and phased construction are critical.
Safety plan: Develop a comprehensive plan addressing OSHA standards for concrete work (silica exposure, fall protection, heavy equipment operation). Given the VA healthcare context, include infection control measures, noise mitigation, and coordination with facility operations.
Past performance: Provide relevant contract references for concrete structural repairs, preferably on federal contracts or in occupied institutional facilities. Include contact information and project values.
Pricing strategy: Concrete repair pricing typically includes labor, materials, equipment mobilization, and waste disposal. Review wage determinations under the Davis-Bacon Act or Service Contract Act if applicable—see the solicitation for labor standard requirements. Obtain material quotes early given supply chain volatility.
Bonding: Anticipate requirements for bid and performance/payment bonds; verify your surety capacity for federal construction work.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C24626Q1099_1 for complete specifications, contract clauses, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
Verify your SDVOSB status in SAM.gov immediately if not current.
Note the deadline: Proposals are due November 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are inadmissible.
Conduct site research—consider visiting the Richmond, VA area to assess logistical conditions, though confirm whether a site visit is permitted or required per the solicitation.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →