This presolicitation notice announces an upcoming solicitation for project 648-20-121, "Construct Campus Security Fence and Access Control (Vancouver)" for the Portland VA Medical Center - Vancouver campus. The solicitation, numbered 36C26025R0088, is anticipated to be released around November 10, 2025, with proposals due approximately 45 days thereafter. This project, valued between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, is a 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) under NAICS code 236220. The scope of work involves constructing a campus security fence, including site preparation, demolition, and installation of materials, with a performance period of 270 calendar days. Drawings and specifications will be available with the full solicitation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20, is conducting a Sources Sought announcement (Solicitation Number: 36C26025R0088) for market research purposes to identify small businesses capable of performing Project 648-20-121: Construct Campus Security Fence and Access Control at the Portland VAMC's Vancouver campus. This is not a request for proposals, but aims to gather information on interest, capabilities, and qualifications. The project, estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, falls under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million size standard. Responses, due by October 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, should be limited to two pages and include contact information, business size/classification, a capabilities statement, estimated project time, identification of products that may conflict with Buy American requirements or have long lead times, and past performance on similar contracts within the last five years. Interested firms are encouraged to provide industry comments and suggestions on the draft documents. This market research will inform the acquisition strategy for a potential future solicitation.