SAM #36C256-27-AP-1345

Market research for Chevrolet Express 3500 repair and preventive maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for repair and preventive maintenance of one Chevrolet van at the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs; G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center (GVSMVAMC), Jackson, Mississippi. The initial notice identifies Network Contracting Office 16. - Vehicle and OEM: One 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500, approximately 67,539 miles; Chevrolet is the named vehicle manufacturer. No other vendors or OEMs are identified. - Requested work: Replace the transmission and tie rod; perform wheel alignment, brake-fluid service, full-synthetic engine-oil and filter service, and throttle-body cleaning. Transmission work includes required adjustments, programming, testing, and verification; the vehicle must also be road-tested. - Contractor requirements: Provide the labor, replacement parts, fluids, tools, equipment, transportation, and other resources needed. The attachment requires a certified Chevrolet Repair Service Center and calls for repair documentation, an invoice, test results, and a one-year warranty. - Market research focus: The VA is interested in capable small businesses, including SDVOSBs and VOSBs, and domestic sources or suitable domestic alternatives.

Description

Vehicle Repair and Preventive Maintenance Services

This Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market-research and acquisition-planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for quotation, or request for proposal.

1. Purpose

The purpose of this notice is to assist the Government in making appropriate acquisition decisions and identifying qualified businesses capable of performing the required services. The Government is particularly interested in determining the availability and capability of small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

Domestic sources, or suitable domestic alternatives, are being sought for this requirement.

The suggested North American Industry Classification System code is:

NAICS 811111, General Automotive Repair

Interested businesses may recommend a different NAICS code if they believe another code more accurately represents the principal purpose of this requirement.

2. Requirement

The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, transportation, tools, materials, replacement parts, fluids, equipment, and other resources necessary to repair and service the following vehicle:

Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 VIN: 1GBZG1FG3C1187198 Mileage: Approximately 67,539 miles

The anticipated work includes, but is not limited to:

Replacement of the transmission Required transmission programming, testing, and verification Tie-rod replacement Wheel alignment Brake-fluid service Full-synthetic engine-oil and filter service Throttle-body service Road testing Repair and service documentation Warranty information

The complete technical requirements are provided in the attached draft Statement of Work, 586-SOW-Vehicle Repair and Preventative Services.

3. Place of Performance

Services are required in support of the G. V. Sonny Montgomery VA Healthcare System, located at:

1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson, MS 39216-5116

4. Response Instructions

Interested and capable contractors are encouraged to respond no later than:

Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Responses must be submitted by email only to:

gary.frank@va.gov

Each response should include the following:

Company name Company address Primary point of contact Telephone number, fax number if applicable, and email address Unique Entity ID registered in SAM.gov Applicable socioeconomic business category, including: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Veteran-Owned Small Business 8(a) participant HUBZone small business Woman-Owned Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Other small business category A statement indicating whether the company is considered small under the size standard associated with the identified NAICS code A brief capability statement describing the company’s relevant experience and ability to satisfy the requirement The company’s anticipated lead time for obtaining parts and completing the required services Proposed warranty coverage for parts and labor Any recommended alternative NAICS code and the reason for the recommendation

5. Disclaimer

This RFI and Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information, market-research, and acquisition-planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a future solicitation or award a contract.

Information submitted in response to this notice that is properly marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Respondents are solely responsible for all costs and expenses associated with preparing and submitting a response. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred.

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