Y1NB--336C25726R0025 C549-23-600 Construct Garland Energy Center Design-Build Construction
| Agency | 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) |
| NAICS | 237130 |
Why This Matters
This is an explicit SDVOSB-only set-aside for a VA Design-Build construction project under NAICS 237130 (Power and Communication Line Construction), meaning only certified SDVOSBs can compete — no open-market firms allowed. The presolicitation status means the RFP has not yet dropped, giving SDVOSBs a critical window right now to position, scout the site, and identify teaming partners with VA construction experience. Network Contract Office 17 covers Texas, so firms with Gulf Coast or Southwest VA construction past performance are best positioned.
Recommended Action
Email Horacio Fernandez at horacio.fernandez@va.gov this week — introduce your firm, confirm anticipated RFP release date, ask if a site visit is planned, and request any draft SOW or design documents available under market research.
Risk Assessment
Design-Build energy center construction (NAICS 237130) requires specialized MEP and utility infrastructure expertise that many small SDVOSBs lack in-house — firms without a strong GC or electrical subcontractor lined up risk a non-compliant technical proposal. VA construction projects also carry heavy compliance burdens (Davis-Bacon, LEED, VA design standards) that can overwhelm a firm under 20 people without prior VA facility experience.
Source: SAM.gov Notice 36C25726R0025 Confidence: 82% | NAICS: 237130 | Type: Presolicitation
Editor note: Review and approve before publishing. Verify CO contact, set-aside status, and timeline accuracy.
| Program Office | 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) |
| Contracting | 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) Acquisition & Procurement |
| Entry Point | Contact agency OSDBU to register interest. Attend upcoming industry days if available. |
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