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PN: 438-21-403, Renovate First Floor Kitchen (SF)

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263) · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to renovate a first-floor kitchen at its Sioux Falls, South Dakota facility. This is a construction services acquisition under NAICS 236220, which covers commercial and institutional building construction. Kitchen renovations in VA medical facilities typically involve demolition, mechanical/electrical/plumbing modifications, flooring, wall systems, ceilings, and installation of food service equipment. The specific scope, drawings, and technical specifications are not included in the metadata—see the solicitation for exact requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under FAR 19.14. To qualify, your firm 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 small business size standard for NAICS 236220 ($47.5 million average annual receipts over three years)
• Be certified in SAM.gov as an SDVOSB no later than the response deadline

Joint ventures are permitted if the SDVOSB partner is designated in SAM and the joint venture meets applicable requirements. Mentors cannot submit individualized offers outside a mentor-protégé joint venture structure.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand VA construction solicitation structure. VA solicitations for construction typically include drawings, specifications (often VA-developed standards), and a schedule of items with contract line items. Review every attachment—VA facility standards are prescriptive and deviations often require written justification.

Verify your SDVOSB status now. Log into SAM.gov and confirm your small business and SDVOSB representations are active and accurate. Any lapse disqualifies your bid.

Pricing strategy. For commercial building construction, develop material takeoffs from the drawings and obtain subcontractor quotes for MEP, food service equipment, and specialized trades. VA construction contracts often use firm-fixed-price or unit pricing. The solicitation will specify—see the solicitation for pricing structure and any required bid breakdowns.

Past performance. Be prepared to document relevant kitchen renovation or healthcare construction experience. The VA frequently evaluates technical acceptability based on approach, schedule, and past performance on similar projects.

Bonding and insurance. Federal construction contracts typically require payment and performance bonds. Verify your bonding capacity exceeds the estimated contract value—see the solicitation for any required bond percentages and insurance requirements.

Schedule considerations. Kitchen renovations in active VA facilities often require phased work to maintain operations. Propose a realistic schedule with minimal disruption—this is typically a significant evaluation factor.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C26326B0020 or notice PN: 438-21-403, Renovate First Floor Kitchen (SF).
2. Download all attachments, drawings, and specifications—metadata does not contain technical requirements.
3. Note the firm deadline: November 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Time—late submissions are inadmissible.
4. Register in SAM.gov immediately if not already active; allow several business days for verification.
5. Submit questions through SAM.gov before any Q&A deadline specified in the solicitation.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →