The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for exterior repairs and painting of Buildings 35 and 39 at the Veterans Affairs Illiana Healthcare System (VAIHCS) in Illinois. This project, designated as 550-26-131, is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and requires contractors to provide all necessary tools, materials, labor, and supervision while adhering to applicable federal, state, local, and VA regulations, including a one-year warranty on work performed. The estimated project magnitude is between $250,000 and $500,000, with the solicitation expected to be released around January 26, 2026, and bids due by February 25, 2026. Interested parties should ensure they are registered and verified as SDVOSBs in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and may contact Contract Specialist Amber Jendrzejek at Amber.Jendrzejek@va.gov or (414) 844-4887 for further information.