SAM #36C26327Q0089

VA Sources Sought for Central Iowa Campus Snow and Ice Removal

The Department of Veterans Affairs is researching snow and ice removal services for its Central Iowa Health Care System campus in Des Moines. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Iowa VA Health Care System; Network Contracting Office 23. - Opportunity: Sources Sought market research under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), identified as an SDVOSBC set-aside; this is not a solicitation or an award. - Service requested: Clear campus roads, parking lots, sidewalks, ramps, steps, landings, crosswalks, and entrances; apply brine as needed, keep designated areas and fixtures clear, and haul snow off VA property if requested. - Contractor-provided resources: All labor, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision. The draft scope estimates 4–6 pickup/dump trucks, 1–2 utility vehicles, and 4–5 personnel for sidewalk and entrance clearing. - Notable response requirements: Mobilize within one hour of notification, complete an initial campus clean sweep within three hours, and continue service as conditions require. Respondents are asked to describe capabilities, socioeconomic classifications, and anticipated prime-versus-subcontract work percentages. - OEMs and vendors: None are identified by name. No product part numbers or service quantities are specified.

Description

SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL SERVICES

This is a Sources Sought Notice and not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of qualified, potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 561730 - Landscaping Services for Snow and Ice removal. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted. A response to this Sources Sought Notice is not an adequate reply to a potentially forthcoming solicitation.

The Central Iowa VA Health Care System located in Des Moines; IA is seeking qualified potential contractors to provide Snow and Ice removal Services in support of the Central Iowa VA Health Care System.

Please see attached Draft Statement of Work.

To respond to this Sources Sought notice, please complete the attached form titled Response Form to Sources Sought Notice and email the information requested to Michael Wicht, Contracting Specialist, at Michael.wicht@va.gov. The closing date and time of this Sources Sought notice is November 09, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Standard Time. This is not a solicitation and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Additionally, a response to this Sources Sought notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of any forthcoming solicitation.

See attached document: P01 DRAFT SOW Snow and Ice removal Services. See attached document: Response Form to Sources Sought Notice.

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