About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center is issuing a sources sought notice to conduct market research and assess business capabilities for a potential contract. The buyer requires the removal of existing sump pumps and basins, followed by the supply, installation, and commissioning of a dual sump pump and control system at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The scope includes providing a pedestal-mounted automatic float control switch, a steel duplex basin cover, plumbing and electrical reconnections, a duplex mechanical control panel, and high-water alarm systems. This notice is for information and planning purposes only, and quotes or proposals are not being solicited. Qualified businesses, including SDVOSBs, VOSBs, small businesses, and large businesses, are invited to submit capability statements. Submissions must include the firm's socio-economic status, SAM UEI number, point of contact details, and a capability statement demonstrating qualifications. All response materials must be emailed to the Contract Specialist by November 6, 2026, at 16:00 Central Time.
Scope of work
- Supply and install one pedestal-mounted NEMA 1 automatic alternating float control switch
- Supply and install one duplex steel basin cover painted with Red Oxide Rust Prohibitive finish
- Supply, install, and connect two sump pumps in a duplex configuration
- Supply, install, and connect a high-water alarm system
- Supply and install one wall-mounted UL Listed NEMA 1 Mechanical Duplex Control Panel
- Reassemble plumbing connections and reconnect electrical wiring
- Perform comprehensive testing and commissioning of electrical and mechanical components
- Remove and dispose of existing sump pump units, basins, and worn-out parts
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience installing industrial-grade sump pumps in commercial, industrial, or hospital facilities
- Licensed in plumbing and electrical work in Illinois
Documents to include with your response
- Socio-economic status
- SAM UEI number
- Capabilities statement addressing qualifications and ability to perform
- Point of contact number
Key dates
- Responses due
- Friday, November 6, 2026, at 16:00 (Central Time)
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Email capabilities statement and response details to Eric King, Contract Specialist.
Contract details
- Term
- Complete all work within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Place of performance
- Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Ogden Basement Mechanical Space, 820 S. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Federal notice details
- Solicitation number
- 36C25227Q0074
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Buying office
- 252-Network Contract Office 12 (36C252)
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 6, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 28, 2026
- NAICS
- 238220 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Product/service code
- J043
- Contracting contact
- Eric King, Contract Specialist
eric.king2@va.gov
414-844-4800
Source: SAM.gov. Read the official notice for the complete description and current instructions.
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
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