Y1DZ--Repair Masonry / Structural Issues | 659-24-901

The project involves comprehensive masonry repair and structural maintenance at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, under VA project number 659-24-901. Work will be performed on the exterior walls of seven campus buildings—Buildings 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 19, and 21—with construction phased according to building groupings. Activities include removal of existing masonry and mortar, brick repointing, lintel repairs, replacement of masonry accessories and sealants, expansion joint replacement, brick cleaning, regrouting, precast and slate repair, repainting, and removal and replacement of wall-mounted items. All work occurs outside occupied buildings, necessitating strict adherence to safety and infection control measures throughout the duration of the project. The estimated construction duration is 270 days, with the possibility of reduction through bid alternates ranging from 255 days down to 180 days, depending on acceptance of alternate proposals. The estimated contract value falls between $5 million and $10 million. This solicitation is designated as a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, with North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238140 and a size standard of $19 million in annual revenue. Only contractors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and verified as SDVOSBs through the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search are eligible to bid. Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) will be used for submission of required representations and certifications. The presolicitation notice, issued on July 7, 2026, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposals. The official solicitation, expected to be released around July 21, 2026, will include drawings, specifications, and amendments that must be accessed via the official website. Responses are anticipated approximately 30 days after solicitation issuance. All inquiries must be directed via email to sean.cosby@va.gov, with no telephone requests accepted. The contracting office is located at 1601 Brenner Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144, under the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6.