J023--Mobile Vet Center Van Repair

This is a pre-solicitation notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, for the repair of a 2024 Winnebago Mobile Vet Center van currently located at the Traverse City Vet Center in Michigan. The effort, identified by solicitation number 36C26326Q0818 and NAICS code 811111 (General Automotive Repair), requires contractors to restore the vehicle to its pre-collision condition through comprehensive structural and cosmetic repairs, including replacement of the top tube, grille, radiator, and fiberglass components, as well as precise paint application using a two-stage system matching the original manufacturer’s color code. Towing the vehicle to and from the repair site is the contractor’s responsibility and must be included in pricing. All work must be completed within three weeks of contract award, and repairs must adhere to industry standard practices with OEM or equivalent aftermarket parts acceptable if they meet or exceed original quality. No contract award will be made from this notice, and it does not obligate the government to issue a solicitation or pay for proposal preparation costs. Interested vendors must submit only via email to cameron.rick@va.gov by July 3, 2026, and must include contact information and proof of capability; no telephone inquiries are accepted. Eligibility for future award requires active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and contractors must account for the VA’s tax-exempt status by excluding sales tax from their pricing. The contract will be performed on-site at Traverse City, Michigan, with inspection and acceptance occurring at that location. The government will evaluate responses based on competitive pricing and demonstrated capability, though formal evaluation factors and award criteria have not yet been published. Additional documentation referenced in the solicitation includes a final Statement of Work and a damage photograph, though these attachments are not provided in this notice.