Z2DA--589A7-23-305, Prepare Site for Choice Dining Equipment FY27 NRM

This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability of service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) firms for a possible small business category type set-aside for Construction Services project: This is a Sources Sought Notice that is issued for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government, implied or otherwise to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.  An award will not be made on information received in response to this notice.  This notice is not a Request for Proposal (RFP); it is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability of sources prior to issuing a Best Value type RFP. Title: 589A7-23-305, Prepare Site for Choice Dining Equipment Contract Opportunity Number: 36C25526Q0482 Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office 15 Contracting Office Location: 3450 S 4th Street Traffic way, Leavenworth, Kansas Type of Notice: Sources Sought- Market Research Posted Date: 7/14/2026/2026 Response Date: 07/21/2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Classification Code: Z2DA-Repair or Alteration of Other Hospital Buildings NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Point of Contact: Jennifer Hill Jennifer.Hill@va.gov Request for information (RFI) 36C25526Q0482, Title of Project: Prepare Site for Choice Dining Equipment, Project #589A7-23-305. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals nor will any award be made to any parties responding to the sources sought announcement. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is to conduct market research to locate interested, experienced and potential qualified constructions firms capable of completing this project. Firm must identify their socio-economic status for NAICS Code 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220 with the applicable business size of $45.0 million. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: This project will construct and renovate of the existing Kitchen spaces and supporting areas within Building 2 at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center campus. This project will prepare approximately 2,500 SF of existing food service space for the installation, relocation, and operation of Choice Dining production equipment and associated support areas as stated below. This project shall be executed in a phased manner, following the three-phase sequence defined in the design narrative, to maintain uninterrupted Nutrition & Food Services (NFS) operations and continuous medical center functionality throughout construction. All construction work shall be performed in full compliance with the complete set of bidding documents, including all contract drawings, specifications, and design narratives associated with this solicitation. The general contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to execute the required scope of work. Work shall be sequenced according to the three defined phases: Phase 1: Partial demolition in the hot production/tray line entry Phase 2: Demolition and renovation of hot production, tray assembly, and cold food prep Phase 3: Demolition and renovation of Administration area Construction will consist of, but is not limited to, the following: Selective demolition and removal of existing systems, finishes, and food production equipment as identified on the demolition drawings, including tray assembly line components, wall and ceiling finishes, MEP elements, and other obsolete utilities. Renovation and reconfiguration of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing elements, including installation of new partitions, ceilings, lighting, casework, and interior finishes to support the new Choice Dining production layout. Relocation and reuse of existing kitchen equipment, including coordination with VA staff for disconnecting, moving, and reconnecting equipment per design documents. Installation of new kitchen equipment utility connections, including new power, plumbing, floor sinks, domestic hot and cold water, gas piping extensions, steam-to-domestic hot water generator replacement, and waste connections. HVAC modifications, including rebalancing and reconfiguring existing rooftop AHU supply and return, replacing terminal unit FPVAV 2 5, installing new diffusers and grilles, and integrating all HVAC controls into the existing Building Management System. Electrical upgrades, including analysis and reuse of existing panels, installation of a new equipment panel, provision of new receptacles, shunt trip receptacles, power drops, lighting, and occupancy sensors. Fire protection system modifications, including temporary upright sprinkler coverage during construction, removal of existing heads in active zones, and installation of new sprinklers. Site preparation for installation of Government furnished food service equipment, including structural supports, utility connections, and required interfaces. Hazardous materials abatement, including asbestos remediation in areas identified during construction; asbestos containing materials are expected in some work areas and must be removed or handled per applicable VA, EPA, OSHA, and state/local regulations. All other items as described in the contract documents. This construction work is located in an occupied, operational clinical facility and must be performed in a manner that allows medical care services to continue uninterrupted throughout construction, This requires carefully phased construction, strict adherence to ICRA, infection control, noise/vibration…