Z2DA--657-24-111JC Renovate Ambassador Suite & Main Lobby B1
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255) · Response deadline: Wed, 04 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting offers to renovate an Ambassador Suite and the Main Lobby B1. This is interior building work, consistent with NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). Typical VA medical center renovation projects of this nature may include demolition, finishes, mechanical/electrical/plumbing modifications, and related construction trades. Specific scope, drawings, and specifications—see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Veterans Affairs, Department of / Network Contract Office 15 (36C255) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C25526R0167 |
| NAICS | 236220 |
| Set-aside | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| Response deadline | November 4, 2026, 2:00 PM CT |
| Place of performance | Saint Louis, MO |
Who can bid
Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns may bid under FAR 19.14. To qualify, a firm must be small under NAICS 236220 size standards, at least 51% unconditionally owned by one or more service-disabled veterans, and managed and controlled daily by such veterans. The VA's verification in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) system is required for SDVOSB status in VA procurements. Joint ventures are permitted under specific limitations.
How to put together a competitive bid
Confirm eligibility and registration. Verify your firm is VIP-verified as SDVOSB and active in SAM.gov. Ensure CAGE code, MPIN, and past-performance records are current.
Understand the site and existing conditions. Hospital renovations in occupied VA facilities demand strict infection control, dust containment, noise limits, and phased scheduling. Visit the site if a site visit is offered; document existing conditions photographically. Note that Saint Louis VA facilities may have historic or specialized infrastructure constraints.
Develop realistic pricing for occupied-building work. Hospital lobbies and suites require after-hours or off-peak scheduling, adding labor premiums. Bonding capacity should match the project magnitude—see the solicitation for required bonds.
Subcontracting plan considerations. If over the simplified acquisition threshold, prepare a subcontracting plan showing good-faith efforts to use small, veteran, and other socioeconomic businesses. Even without a formal plan, demonstrating strong subcontractor relationships strengthens your proposal.
Past performance. Prepare references for comparable interior renovations in healthcare or government facilities, emphasizing safety record, schedule adherence, and minimal disruption to operations.
Technical approach. Address means and methods for dust/debris control, infection prevention, temporary partitions, fire alarm coordination, and maintaining egress during renovation. The VA evaluates these heavily.
Next steps
Download the complete solicitation, including drawings, specifications, and any amendments, from SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C25526R0167. Note the firm response deadline of November 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Check SAM.gov daily for amendments. Questions or clarifications must typically be submitted before a posted Q&A deadline—see the solicitation for specifics.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →