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Y1DZ--519-371 Construct New CLC Phase III Minor Construction - Big Spring, TX VAMC

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.PCAC (36C776) · Response deadline: Thu, 22 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for construction of a new Community Living Center (CLC) Phase III at the Big Spring, Texas Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This is minor construction work under VA's typical CLC program, which provides nursing home-level care and residential rehabilitation for veterans. CLC facilities combine skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and residential care in a veteran-centered environment. The specific scope of work—building size, number of beds, exact construction type, and phased requirements—see the solicitation for full technical specifications. The classification code Y1DZ indicates construction of hospital and institutional buildings.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under FAR 19.14. To bid, your firm must:

• Be a small business under NAICS 236220 size standards (see the solicitation for the specific employee or receipts threshold)
• Be at least 51% unconditionally owned by one or more service-disabled veterans
• Have service-disabled veterans manage day-to-day operations and make long-term decisions
• The service-disabled veteran must have a service-connected disability rated by VA or Department of Defense

Verify your SAM.gov and Vets First Verification Program status is current. The VA typically requires Vets First Verification for SDVOSB set-asides in construction awards.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand VA construction requirements: VA medical facility construction involves stringent healthcare building codes, infection control protocols, life safety standards, and potential integration with existing campus utilities and operations. Review whether the Phase III scope connects to prior CLC phases or standalone facilities.

Bonding and qualifications: Federal construction typically requires bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds. For VA healthcare construction, surety capacity and prior relevant project experience weigh heavily in best-value evaluations. See the solicitation for required bonding percentages and whether the evaluation considers technical approach, past performance, or price alone.

Subcontracting plan: As an SDVOSB, you may need to address subcontracting limitations. Under FAR 19.1413, SDVOSB contractors for set-aside construction contracts generally must perform at least the percentage of work with its own employees as required by clause 52.219-14. See the solicitation for specific limitations on subcontracting percentages.

VA-specific certifications: Expect requirements related to safety records, minimum wage compliance (Davis-Bacon Act), and potentially VA contractor qualification statements. Healthcare construction experience—especially VA or military medical facilities—strengthens competitiveness.

Site familiarity: Given the Big Spring VAMC location, evaluate travel, local labor availability, material supply chains, and any site constraints from active medical operations.

Next steps

Read the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C77626B0011_1. The full solicitation contains the statement of work, drawings, specifications, evaluation criteria, and all required forms.

Critical deadline: Responses are due October 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time—allow time for electronic submission through SAM.gov and address any system access issues early.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →