Bid guide
How to bid on the FY27 VA Construction MATOC, Seed Project 550-25-108
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning a five-year Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for construction services. This contract will cover maintenance, repairs, alterations, and new construction at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, Illinois, and six nearby community-based outpatient clinics.
Individual task orders under this MATOC are expected to range from $2,000 to $3 million, with a total contract value not exceeding $21 million. The initial seed project for this MATOC is estimated to be between $1 million and $1.5 million. This is a significant opportunity for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) in the construction sector.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a presolicitation notice, meaning the official solicitation is not yet released. The VA anticipates issuing the full solicitation on or about July 18, 2027. This presolicitation notice itself is an RFI (Request for Information) and has a deadline of August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. This RFI is not a request for proposals or submittals of any kind.
When the official solicitation is released, it will be posted on SAM.gov. The deadline for the RFI is for the VA to gather information, and no proposals are due at this time.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Firms must be certified as an SDVOSB by the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification program at the time of proposal submission. The primary work falls under NAICS code 236220, General Construction, which has a size standard of $45.0 million.
Vendors must also demonstrate a minimum bonding capacity of $2 million for the life of the contract. The work includes a wide range of construction services, such as carpentry, paving, roofing, interior renovation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
How to respond to the official solicitation
The official solicitation, once released, will be posted on SAM.gov. To access the opportunity, you will need to click "View original source" on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need a free account on SAM.gov to view all documents, though some bids allow viewing without an account. This presolicitation notice is for information only; no response is required at this stage.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Given this is a set-aside for SDVOSBs, ensure your certification is current and properly documented. Review the NAICS code and size standard to confirm your eligibility. Start preparing your bonding capacity documentation now, as a minimum of $2 million is required.
For a MATOC, the agency will likely evaluate your firm's experience with similar projects, your past performance, and your technical capabilities across the various construction trades mentioned. Begin compiling a strong portfolio of relevant projects, especially those involving maintenance, repair, alteration, and new construction for government or institutional clients. Pay close attention to the scope of work for the seed project once the official solicitation is released, as it will provide insight into the VA's immediate needs.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.