SAM #36C26126R0045

Renovation of Catheterization Lab and Imaging Suite at Fresno VA Medical Center

This opportunity seeks qualified contractors for a major renovation at the Fresno VA Medical Center's Catheterization Lab and Imaging Suite. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) - Fresno VA Medical Center - Scope of Work: - Renovation of approximately 10,200 sq ft on the second floor, East Wing - Relocation of existing ultrasound and fluoroscopy equipment - Remodeling of radiology rooms (3), ultrasound rooms (2), patient restrooms, staff work areas, communications closet, and electrical room - Construction of a new ultrasound room - Includes architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design and construction - Contractor must provide all materials, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, project management, and specialized expertise - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with local noise ordinances and holidays - Work hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with exceptions possible upon approval - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are listed - Estimated Contract Value: - Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 - NAICS Code: - 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) - Place of Performance: - Fresno VA Medical Center, 2615 East Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA - Period of Performance: - 330 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY No# 36C26126R0045 No Solicitation is currently Available Project Title: Catheterization Lab and Imaging Renovation Fresno, CA, Fresno VA Medical Center PLACE OF PERFORMANCE VA Central California Health Care System Fresno VA Medical Center 2615 East Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703-2223 Description This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul RFO 15.101(c), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Point of Contact: Mr. Rosario Chaidez, Contracting Officer, Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov All associated project documents may be incorporated into the Proposal Request, which shall be posted electronically through https://sam.gov at a future date. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via e-mail to Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov on or before Wednesday, April 29, 2026, by 2:00 PM (PT) Subject: Sources Sought Notice, Catheterization Lab and Imaging Renovation Fresno VA Medical Center, Project No. 570-21-220, Fresno, CA The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought Notice or to pay for the information solicited. All information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification. Although "proposal," "offeror," "contractor," and "offeror" may be used in this sources sought notice, any response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research to support the project identified above. This notice serves to survey the market in an attempt to ascertain whether or not sources are capable of providing the requested services. This notice allows potential contractors/vendors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capability. The sources sought effort is intended to assess industry capabilities and develop/support the intended direction of acquisition planning. The Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is requesting responses from qualified business concerns; the qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. This sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 236220. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Based upon information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice, the Government shall make a determination on a procurement strategy, which shall include the type of small business set-aside, if appropriate. The eventual procurement strategy and set-aside, if appropriate, is solely within the discretion of the Government. After review of the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this notice. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure these services, or to issue a solicitation, nor to notify respondents of the results of this notice. No solicitation documents exist at this time; however, in the event the acquisition strategy demonstrates that an internal contracting vehicle is a viable option for procuring a solution, the request for proposal (RFP) shall be posted internally. The Department of Veterans Affairs is neither seeking quotes nor accepting unsolicited quotes, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought Notice may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as "proprietary" or "confidential," intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought. Background & Description of Work The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide all materials, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, project management, administrative support, and specialized expertise to perform the work stipulated in the Statement of Work and Specifications attached. The project focuses on the renovation of the 10,200 square feet Catheterization Lab located on the second floor of the East Wing for Veterans Hospital. This involves relocating existing ultrasound and fluoroscopy equipment to the renovated imaging suite. Major remodeling includes moving radiology rooms (3), ultrasound rooms (2), patient restroom, central staff work area, communications closet, and electrical room, as well as building a new ultrasound room. The scope includes complete Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing design for the new and renovated areas, including finishes, removal and installation of walls, floors, ceilings, lighting, power, HVAC, and plumbing. The period of performance is 330 consecutive calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) for the VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS), Fresno VA Medical Center at Fresno, CA. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. PSC Code is Z2DB — Repair and Alteration of Laboratories and Clinics. In accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 836.204, the disclosure of the magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Potential Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award (https://www.sam.gov). They must also have a current Online Representations and Certification Application on file with SAM. All interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) will be verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and listed in the Small Business Administration's (SBA) database. The Contracting Officer (CO) will use the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (SBA DSBS) (https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm) to verify SDVOSB status until further guidance is provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. INSTRUCTIONS Because the solicitation strategy depends on responses to this sources sought notice, interested parties are encouraged to provide complete and accurate responses to all items below, limited to a brief description of one (1) page maximum (not including a cover letter). If any portions seem unclear or prohibited, or if you are unsure about the requirement descriptions, please list your comments and/or concerns in your response for clarification. STATEMENT OF CAPABILITY - Demonstrate how your company can provide the requested services required in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) both in magnitude and scope. Include past experience (within the past five years) in similar services to the VA, other Federal or State agencies, or private facilities. Provide a brief description of each project, including the total magnitude. SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS - Specify under which disadvantaged group your firm qualifies and if it is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act. Indicate if your firm is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Include CAGE and SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) numbers in your response. BONDING CAPABILITY - Provide per individual contract and aggregate amount. Include the amount of aggregate bonding currently available (not committed). QUESTIONS - Provide answers to the following: Does the magnitude of construction seem feasible? Is the period of performance (PoP) listed in the statement of work reasonable? 330 calendar days from NTP. Has your firm performed a similar project on a scale similar to the Statement of Work? If so, how recent? Has your firm completed any alteration projects for clinics, laboratories, and hospital buildings before, especially in active healthcare environments? What would be your proposed general method? Has your company had previous experience working with the Government or the VA specifically? This work requires experienced journeymen technicians. Are such employees on staff, or will services need to be subcontracted? If subcontracted, how many similar projects have you worked on together? If known, what are estimated lead times for project materials or items, and any potential supply chain disruptions or issues? Provide any additional input or concerns regarding the project. If interested, responses are due in writing only by Wednesday, April 29, 2026, by 2:00 PM (PT). Please submit e-mail responses to Mr. Rosario Chaidez, Contracting Officer, at Rosario.Chaidez1@va.gov. In the subject line, include: Response to Sources Sought for Renovation Imaging and Cath Lab, Fresno VA. This notice is solely to assist the VA in determining sources. DISCLAIMER This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with RFO 15.101(c), responses are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are responsible for all expenses incurred in responding to this notice. ----- End of Sources Sought Notice -----

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