Z2DZ--FY26 NRM -Replace FTD Fuel Dispenser 539-25-504

This contract, identified by solicitation number 36C25026Q0564, is a presolicitation notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically through Network Contracting Office 10, for a construction project involving the complete replacement of the FTD Fuel Dispenser at the Fort Thomas, Kentucky site associated with the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. The project encompasses full construction services including labor, materials, equipment, and supervision needed to accomplish the fuel pump replacement. The estimated contract value falls between $25 million and $100 million, reflecting a significant construction effort. Work is to be performed primarily at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center with specific activities at the Fort Thomas location. The contract requires that all phases, including project closeout documentation, be completed within 90 calendar days following the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), underscoring a socio-economic preference in awarding the contract. Bidders must electronically submit proposals by May 12, 2026, in response to an Invitation for Bids anticipated to be posted around May 14, 2026, with bid openings occurring 30 to 45 days thereafter. The Statement of Work (SOW) provided offers a general outline but prompts prospective contractors to conduct detailed inspections of the premises, drawings, and specifications, which will be made available electronically with the IFB release. The solicitation does not include finalized contract clauses, pricing details, packaging requirements, or evaluation criteria at this stage. Contract administration will be managed from Cincinnati, Ohio, with the contracting officer named as Patrice Scott. The contract type and formal award methodologies remain unspecified but likely involve a fixed-price procurement under sealed bidding norms typical of IFB procedures. No physical documentation or solicitation packages will be provided, emphasizing the entirely digital submission and review process.