Project Number 657-507, Correct Seismic Deficiencies for Building 14, Marion VAMC, Illinois Construction of New Boiler Plant and Demolition of Existing
Updated
Solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, for work in Marion, Illinois. Due Nov 6, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-5), 17 days left.
| Title as posted | Y1DZ--Project Number 657-507, Correct Seismic Deficiencies for Building 14, Marion VAMC, Illinois Construction of New Boiler Plant and Demolition of Existing |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C10F26R0085 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | Office of Construction & Facilities Mgmt (36C10F) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | Service-disabled veteran-owned |
| Trade (NAICS) | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220) |
| Product or service code | Y1DZ |
| Place of performance | Marion, Illinois |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 6, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-5) (17 days left) |
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Official notice and attachments
Description
The Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) has a need to improve seismic conditions at the Marion VAMC in Illinois. The contractor shall provide all planning, labor, materials, equipment, supervision and expertise required for the complete construction of the new boiler plant (Building 14) as well as the demolition and removal of the existing plant, both of which reside on the grounds of the VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Marion, IL.
The contractor shall refer to the Project #657-507, Correct Seismic Deficiencies B14 plans and specifications for details on all requirements of construction. All work will be performed in accordance with this SOW, the project documents as well as all applicable local, State, Federal and VA codes and standards. The purpose of this update is to add directions for the 20 OCT 2026 site visit.
See attached strip map word doc
Contracting contact
- Charles (Chuck) Boswell · Contract Specialist · [email protected] · 202-431-6522
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 236220, a business counts as small if it has no more than $45.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Oct 8, 2026: Solicitation Due Nov 6, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-5)
- Oct 7, 2026: Presolicitation Due Oct 6, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-4)
- Jul 21, 2026: Presolicitation Due Aug 24, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5)
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The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $84.2 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.
Who can bid: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) set-aside
SDVOSB set-asides are for small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, certified by the SBA.
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