How to bid on Engineering Services for VA VISN 5 facilities, Department of Veterans Affairs

What the VA is buying and why it matters

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 5, Network Contracting Office 5, needs ongoing engineering services for its medical facilities. This includes the Veterans Affairs Maryland Healthcare System, VA Medical Centers in West Virginia, and VA Medical Centers in Washington, D.C., along with any supported Community Based Clinics.

This is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Architect & Engineering (A&E) contract with a ten-year term and an overall value not to exceed $450 million. The work will be completed through individual task orders, each with a minimum value of $2,500 and a maximum of $2 million. This is a significant long-term opportunity for eligible businesses.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is currently a presolicitation notice. The full solicitation package is expected to be available for download on or about October 1, 2026. The deadline for responses to the solicitation will be October 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. At the deadline, all submitted proposals will be considered by the agency.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a 100% Total Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Eligible firms must be registered and verified in the VetBiz Registry. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 541330 (Engineering Services), with a small business size standard of $25.5 million. This contract is suitable for engineering firms specializing in services for medical facilities across Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington D.C.

How to respond to this solicitation

The solicitation package will be available for download on or about October 1, 2026. No hard copies will be provided. To access the opportunity and any documents, click the “View original source” link. If the first click leads to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account on the portal to view documents, though this is not always required.

Telephone requests or questions will not be accepted. All requests or questions should be emailed to [email protected]. Ensure the subject line reads "36C24526R0107 A&E IDIQ Question Request".

Practical tips for a competitive response

Since this is an SDVOSB set-aside, ensure your company's registration and verification in the VetBiz Registry are current and active. Also, confirm your registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is up-to-date, as this is a mandatory requirement for all prospective contractors.

Review the expected solicitation package thoroughly once it becomes available. Pay close attention to the specific requirements for individual task orders, as these will form the basis of the work. Prepare to demonstrate your firm's experience with engineering services for medical facilities, particularly within the specified geographic region. Highlight any past performance that aligns with the VA's needs for ongoing facility support.