Y1DZ--Project Number 657-507, Correct Seismic Deficiencies for Building 14, Marion VAMC, Illinois Construction of New Boiler Plant and Demolition of Existing
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MGMT (36C10F) · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting for construction work at the Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Marion, Illinois. This is a building infrastructure project involving two main scopes: correcting seismic deficiencies for Building 14, and constructing a new boiler plant with demolition of the existing boiler plant. These are typical VA facilities sustainment and modernization activities aimed at improving building safety and replacing critical utility infrastructure.
The NAICS code 236220 corresponds to Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, which covers new construction, additions, alterations, reconstruction, and maintenance and repair of commercial and institutional buildings. VA medical center construction work of this nature typically involves structural reinforcement, mechanical systems installation, and controlled demolition in active healthcare environments—requiring contractors experienced with complex phasing, infection control, and working adjacent to occupied clinical spaces.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Construction & Facilities Management |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C10F26R0085 |
| NAICS | 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) |
| Set-aside | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| Response deadline | November 6, 2026, 1:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Marion, IL |
Who can bid
This opportunity is strictly limited to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that are currently certified as such in the SAM.gov system. 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 small business size standard for NAICS 236220 (see the solicitation for the specific employee or revenue threshold)
- Hold active SAM.gov registration with SDVOSB status verified
Non-SDVOSB firms, including other veteran-owned small businesses without service-disabled status, are ineligible. Joint ventures are permitted under FAR 19.14 provided the SDVOSB partner meets requirements and see the solicitation for joint venture structure rules.
How to put together a competitive bid
Technical approach: VA construction solicitations typically require detailed technical proposals covering project understanding, management plan, safety protocols, and quality control. For seismic work and boiler plant replacement in an active medical center, emphasize your experience with:
- Healthcare facility construction or renovation (preferably VA or similarly regulated environments)
- Seismic retrofit techniques for existing structures
- Boiler/heating plant design-build or construction
- Demolition sequencing to maintain critical utilities
- Interim life safety measures and infection control risk assessment (ICRA) protocols
Personnel credentials: Propose superintendents and project managers with VA, healthcare, or federal project experience. Certifications in OSHA 30, healthcare construction (ASHE), and relevant trades strengthen proposals.
Past performance: Include comparable projects—seismic upgrades, central plant replacements, and occupied-facility construction. VA evaluates past performance rigorously; unsuccessful or problematic projects must be disclosed.
Pricing: Construction solicitations may be fixed-price or require unit pricing for specified options. Review the solicitation for bonding requirements (typically 100% performance and payment bonds for construction contracts exceeding $150,000 under the Miller Act) and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage obligations.
Small business subcontracting: While SDVOSB set-asides do not require subcontracting plans, some solicitations include socioeconomic goals; see the solicitation for any such requirements.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C10F26R0085 to obtain the complete statement of work, drawings, specifications, and all amendment documents.
Check your SAM.gov registration immediately—ensure it is active, your SDVOSB certification is current and verified, and your size status is accurate.
Note the deadline: Proposals are due November 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Allow time for technical difficulties; SAM.gov uploads near deadline are risky.
Attend any pre-bid conference or site visit announced in the solicitation—attendance may be mandatory for bid acceptance.
Submit questions through the designated solicitation Q&A process if any requirements are unclear.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →