How to bid on Hazardous Material Abatement Design for VA St. Louis

What the VA is buying and why it matters

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from qualified businesses for hazardous material abatement design and oversight. This work will be performed at the John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks VA facilities in St. Louis, Missouri. The project involves verification of prior investigations of hazardous materials, abatement design, and oversight for a construction project with an estimated value between $250,000 and $500,000.

This is a market research request, not a direct solicitation for quotes or proposals. Responding to this RFI allows your business to inform the VA about your capabilities, which can influence future solicitations and acquisition strategies.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Information (RFI) was published on September 3, 2026. Responses are due by September 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions will not be considered.

At the deadline, the VA will stop accepting capability statements. They will review the submitted information to assess market capabilities for this type of work. There is no guarantee that a solicitation will be issued as a result of this RFI.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Your firm must be registered under NAICS code 541330, which covers Engineering Services, and meet the size standard of $25.5 million. You must also be registered with the Small Business Administration (SBA) registry as an SDVOSB on or before the response date.

The work involves environmental systems protection and environmental remediation, so firms with experience in hazardous material abatement design, oversight, and related engineering services are well-suited.

How to respond to this RFI

To respond, you must submit a capability statement via email. The submission is limited to 10 pages. Your capability statement should include your firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, and Unique Entity ID. You must also state your interest in bidding on a future solicitation.

Provide at least one, but no more than three, completed examples of comparable work performed within the past five years. For each example, include a brief project description, customer name, timeliness of performance, customer satisfaction, and dollar value. Include your CVE certification as a Veteran-owned business and your socio-economic status for NAICS code 541330. Finally, state the percentage of self-performed labor your company can perform for this type of project.

Email your capability statement to [email protected] and [email protected]. The subject line and cover sheet must reference “657-27-101, FCA-Conduct Hazardous Material Abatement, 2027”. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is a market research request, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's expertise and capacity for hazardous material abatement design and oversight. Ensure your capability statement directly addresses all requested information, especially your SDVOSB status and NAICS code registration.

Highlight your past performance with projects of similar magnitude and complexity. Quantify your achievements where possible, such as project dollar values and successful completion metrics. Clearly articulate your ability to meet the 85 percent self-performance requirement for similarly situated entities, excluding material costs, as outlined in FAR 52.219-14(e)(3).

Proofread your submission carefully for any errors. A well-organized and concise capability statement that adheres to the 10-page limit will make a strong impression.