Z2LZ--Design Build to Install Parking Shades and Parking Lot Reconfiguration Project 593-26-306
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261) · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for a design-build construction project involving parking lot improvements at a VA facility in Nevada. The work includes installing parking shades and reconfiguring the parking lot layout.
Design-build contracts consolidate design and construction responsibilities under a single contractor, streamlining project delivery compared to traditional design-bid-build approaches. Parking shade structures typically consist of metal canopies—often with solar panels or fabric covers—mounted on steel columns to protect vehicles from direct sun exposure. In the Desert Southwest, where Nevada facilities are located, such structures reduce interior vehicle temperatures significantly and support occupant safety.
The VA frequently invests in infrastructure upgrades at its medical centers and outpatient clinics through its network contracting offices. The "36C261" office designation indicates Network Contract Office 21, which supports VA facilities across a multi-state western region.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 21 (36C261) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C26126R0055_2 |
| NAICS | 236220 |
| Set-aside | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026, 2:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Place of performance | Nevada |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under FAR 19.14. To qualify, your firm must meet all SBA size standards for NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with typical revenue threshold of $47.5 million), be at least 51% unconditionally owned by one or more service-disabled veterans, and have daily operations controlled by such veterans. The service disability must have been incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.
Eligible bidders must hold active SAM.gov registration and have appropriate veteran status verified in the VA's Veterans First Verification Program. Your Dynamic Small Business Search profile should reflect current SDVOSB certification. If you currently participate in SBA's 8(a) or HUBZone programs, confirm your SDVOSB status independently meets this set-aside's requirements.
NAICS 236220 covers commercial building construction including new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. Contractors in this category typically perform structural, architectural, and related trades work.
How to put together a competitive bid
For a VA design-build parking project, your proposal must demonstrate both design capability and construction execution experience. Specific competitive elements include:
Design qualifications: Submit credentials of your licensed design professional (architect or engineer) registered in Nevada. Include comparable parking shade projects showing structural analysis for wind and snow loads, foundation design for asphalt or concrete surfaces, and electrical integration if lighting or photovoltaic systems are involved.
Construction approach: Detail your phased construction plan minimizing disruption to active VA facility operations. Parking lot reconfiguration requires traffic control plans, ADA-compliant stall restriping, and potential drainage modifications. Identify your experienced superintendent and crew leads.
Past performance: Reference at least three similar federal or commercial design-build projects completed within five years, preferably in desert climates with comparable substrate conditions.
Small business participation: Even as a small business prime, consider subcontracting plans that may strengthen technical capabilities while maintaining your SDVOSB prime contractor status.
Pricing strategy: Design-build solicitations typically require lump-sum or guaranteed maximum price proposals. See the solicitation for specific pricing instructions and any government design criteria or performance specifications that bound your design freedom.
Next steps
Download and read the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C26126R0055_2. The full document contains critical details including proposal submission instructions, evaluation criteria, government design requirements, contract clauses, and site visit information.
Note the firm deadline: October 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. SAM.gov timestamps submissions automatically; late proposals are generally ineligible. Allow buffer time for technical submission issues. If a site visit or pre-proposal conference is offered, attendance typically provides competitive advantage for understanding site constraints and VA operational requirements.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →