The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 21, is preparing to award a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract aimed at improving patient experience at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System. This project is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and will reference NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a budget estimated between $2 million and $5 million. The solicitation number 36C26125R0007 is expected to be issued around mid-October 2024, and interested bidders must have an active vendor record in SAM.gov, meet the SDVOSB criteria, and not have any exclusions such as federal debt or debarment. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Corey Kline at corey.kline3@va.gov or by phone at 702-791-9000 ext. 13969.