Bid guide
How to bid on seismic retrofit of Building 16 for the Roseburg VAMC
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning a full seismic retrofit of Building 16 at the Roseburg VA Medical Center in Oregon. This 16,569-square-foot building houses the chapel and auditorium.
The project includes demolition, new construction, interior alterations, and the seismic retrofit itself. The VA anticipates this will be a single Firm Fixed Price contract, with work expected to take 475 calendar days. The estimated value of this construction project is between $10 million and $20 million. This is a significant opportunity for eligible businesses.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This notice is a pre-solicitation notice. The formal solicitation is expected to be released around August 10, 2026. Proposals will then be due around September 8, 2026. These are approximate dates, and the actual dates and times will be specified in the solicitation when it is posted.
When the solicitation is released, it will include details on how to submit your proposal. It is important to meet the exact deadline specified in the solicitation, as late submissions are generally not accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is set aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45,000,000.
Firms with experience in large-scale commercial building construction, particularly those involving seismic retrofits, demolition, and new construction, will find this project suitable. Given the project's magnitude, offerors will need to demonstrate strong bonding and financial capability.
How to access the solicitation and respond
To view the original source of this opportunity, click the “View original source” link. 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 to view documents, though for many bids this is not required.
Once the formal solicitation is released around August 10, 2026, it will be available free of charge by electronic posting only on the System for Award Management (SAM) website. Paper copies will not be issued. You will need to register at SAM.gov to download the solicitation and any amendments. It is your responsibility to check the website periodically for any updates or amendments to the solicitation.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
The VA intends to use a Best Value source selection process, evaluating proposals based on factors anticipated to include Organizational/Technical Approach & Schedule, Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price. Pro Forma Information, such as bonding and financial capability, will also be required.
To prepare a competitive response, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's relevant experience with similar projects, especially those involving seismic retrofits or large-scale institutional construction. Provide strong past performance references. Develop a detailed and realistic organizational and technical approach, along with a schedule that aligns with the anticipated 475-calendar-day performance period. Ensure your firm has an active registration in SAM.gov, and if you are a Joint Venture, the JV entity must also have a valid SAM registration.
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.