SAM #36C25227Q0074

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center duplex sump pump and control system replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking market information for a duplex sump-pump and control-system replacement at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC); work site is Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Ogden Basement Mechanical Space. The notice lists Eric King as the contact. - Opportunity: Replace and dispose of the existing system, then supply, install, connect, test, and commission a duplex sump-pump and control system. This is market research, not a request for quotes or an award commitment. - Requested equipment: Two sump pumps; one automatic alternating float control switch; one 54 x 54 x 1/2-inch duplex steel basin cover; one mechanical duplex control panel; and one high-water alarm system. No manufacturer, vendor, model, or part number is specified. - Notable requirements: The control panel must be UL Listed in a NEMA 1 steel enclosure and support two motors; the basin cover must include specified pump, float-control, vent, inspection, and anchor-bolt openings and a Red Oxide Rust Prohibitive finish. Work includes plumbing and electrical reconnection, system testing and adjustment, cleanup, training, and handover documentation. - Schedule and warranty: Complete the work within 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Provide a one-year parts-and-labor warranty after VA acceptance. - Market research information requested: Respondents are asked to provide socioeconomic status, SAM UEI, a capabilities statement, and a point of contact. - OEMs/vendors: No OEM or commercial vendor is named in the provided materials.

Description

This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, bids, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to fulfil a potential requirement. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of businesses that are: (1) Service-Disabled-Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), (2) Veteran- Owned Small Business (VOSB), (3) Small Business, or (4) Other Than Small business firms.

Based on the responses to this sources-sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set aside for small business, sole sourced, or procured through full and open competition.

The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) is soliciting businesses for Dual Sump Pump and Control System replacement/installation for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center 820 S. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612.

Responses should include the following: (a) socio-economic status, (b) SAM UEI number, (c) a capabilities statement, and (d) a point of contact number. Additionally, responses must include a capability statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor and provide the commodities described below. 

All information must be received no later than Friday, November 6, 2026, at 16:00 (Central Time). Email information to Eric King, Contract Specialist, at eric.king2@va.gov. The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are not being solicited at this time. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought. This sources-sought notice does not obligate the VA to release a solicitation.

Additional details are provided in the attachment below: Attachment1_PWS_27Oct2026

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