Construction of Ogden Elevator Cab Interiors Jesse Brown VA…

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	36C25227B0006
Agency	Department of Veterans Affairs
Office	252-Network Contract Office 12 (36C252)
Where	See the notice
Posted	October 20, 2026
Bids due	December 4, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-06:00)
Who can bid	Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses only
Industry	Elevators & building equipment (NAICS 238290)
Notice type	Pre-notice: bids not open yet
Contracting contact	Misty Gates · Misty.Gates1@va.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Jesse Brown VA Medical Center , Chicago, IL 60612 has a need for construction services for Elevator Interior Upgrades. This pre-solicitation is replacing the one numbered 36C25226B0033. Contractor shall provide all design plans, tools, materials, components, labor, quality assurance, and supervision in accordance with construction documents, drawings and specifications to complete the required construction services. The principal components of work include: upgrading the interiors of elevators P-7B, P-8B, P-9B, and freight elevator S-10B in the Ogden Pavilion. The project will include an option item for raising the sill of each elevator. Period of Performance is 154 calendar days from issuance of notice to proceed. The construction cost magnitude range is between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00. Pursuant to Public Law 109-461, this solicitation is…

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Construction of Ogden Elevator Cab Interiors Jesse Brown VA Medical Center