Deadlines Soon: SDVOSB VA Building Envelope Repair (Fort Thomas) and Other Time-Sensitive Federal Actions

Executive takeaway

Among the opportunities listed, the most actionable near-term bid appears to be the VA’s SDVOSB set-aside construction RFQ to repair a building envelope (roof parapet/penthouse perimeter waterproofing and a front patio accent wall restoration). Several other items are either already expired, cancelled/reissuing, restricted to approved sources/part numbers, or are market research / event notices where you should participate but not expect an award from the posting itself.

What the buyer is trying to do

VA: Repair FTD Building Envelope (Fort Thomas Domiciliary)

The VA intends to improve reliability and safety at the Fort Thomas Domiciliary by addressing roof perimeter/penthouse parapet degradation and restoring an exterior patio accent wall. The notice emphasizes waterproofing, structural repairs, and adding a compliant lightning protection approach, with coordination to minimize disruption to ongoing operations.

DoD/USSF: GEODSS/GBOSS O&M recompete (Sources Sought)

This is market research (not a solicitation). The Space Acquisition and Integration Office is assessing industry capability for operations and maintenance of GEODSS optical sites (Socorro, NM; Diego Garcia; Maui, HI), with planned upgrades at Socorro and Maui to GBOSS and 24/7 operations; Diego Garcia remains legacy daytime ops with potential future change.

DLA: Carrier, Gear Assembly (Cancelled / will be reissued)

DLA’s buy is restricted to specified part numbers from identified manufacturers, and the published solicitation is cancelled with intent to reissue under a new solicitation number.

What work is implied (bullets)

Repair FTD Building Envelope 539-25-509 (VA, SDVOSBC)

• General contracting effort including survey, coordination, and phased execution to reduce disruption.
• Minor demolition of existing conditions.
• Structural framing and structural repairs at degrading parapet roof/penthouse perimeters (roughly 700 LF).
• Comprehensive waterproofing to address water infiltration and moisture penetration.
• Electrical grounding / integration of a compliant lightning protection system.
• Front patio accent wall restoration: remove current accent wall and apply matching spray concrete around exterior patio base (approximately 870 sq. ft.).
• Work planning with the COR for potential temporary utility shutdowns, closures, and/or weekend work.
• Use attachments ("FtThomas") to confirm locations of interest and site specifics.

GEODSS/GBOSS O&M (Sources Sought)

• Operations and maintenance for geographically separated optical sensing sites meeting mission requirements.
• Support for 24/7 sensor operations (Socorro and Maui on GBOSS per the notice) and daytime ops for Diego Garcia on legacy GEODSS, with possible future shift to all sites on GBOSS/24x7 (timeline unknown).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid: SDVOSB general contractors with demonstrated capability in waterproofing, roof perimeter/parapet repairs, structural repair, and exterior concrete finish/restoration work for occupied facilities (VA building envelope project).
• Bid: Firms comfortable with phased construction and coordination for limited disruption, including potential off-hours work (VA building envelope project).
• Participate (don’t treat as bid): Space/defense O&M contractors with experience running distributed sensor operations and maintaining mission systems should respond to the GEODSS/GBOSS Sources Sought to shape the eventual acquisition.
• Pass (or monitor): Suppliers not approved for the exact listed part numbers should generally pass on the DLA carrier/gear assembly buy; it is restricted to approved sources/distributors and the referenced solicitation is cancelled and reissuing.
• Pass: Anything already expired (e.g., the Florida IT equipment/software/services entry marked expired).

Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say 'verify in attachments')

VA SDVOSB construction RFQ (Repair FTD Building Envelope)

• Completed quote per RFQ instructions (verify in attachments).
• SDVOSB status documentation/representation as required by the set-aside (verify in attachments).
• Technical approach describing phasing and coordination to minimize disruption, including handling of shutdowns/closures/weekend work (as applicable).
• Scope confirmation tied to the described roof perimeter work (~700 LF) and patio base spray concrete (~870 sq. ft.).
• Schedule/delivery plan (verify in attachments for required format and milestones).
• Any site/location assumptions validated against the attached “FtThomas” files (verify in attachments).
• Pricing sheet/CLIN structure (verify in attachments).

GEODSS/GBOSS Sources Sought

• Capabilities statement responsive to the O&M needs for the listed sites and operating tempos (24/7 vs daytime) (verify in notice instructions).
• Any requested market research inputs (staffing concepts, relevant experience, approach to geographically separated units) (verify in attachments/notice).

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

• For the VA construction RFQ: build a work breakdown aligned to the notice’s implied trades (demo, framing, waterproofing, lightning protection/grounding, exterior spray concrete finish). Price each segment with clear assumptions and include coordination impacts (phasing, potential off-hours) as separate, explainable cost drivers.
• Use the provided quantities/areas as your estimating anchors (roughly 700 LF roof penthouse perimeters; approximately 870 sq. ft. exterior patio base). Confirm any measurement or access constraints in the attachments before locking unit rates.
• For any requirement with incomplete public description, treat the attachments as primary; avoid guessing. If drawings/specs are limited, consider clarifying questions per the RFQ instructions (verify in attachments).
• For DLA parts buys: when the reissue posts, expect pricing pressure mechanisms such as reverse auction (the cancelled solicitation referenced reverse auction provisions and required registration/training to participate). If you intend to pursue, ensure you can supply the exact approved part numbers and are ready for a competitive pricing event.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• For the VA building envelope project, consider a specialized waterproofing subcontractor for roof perimeter/parapet systems if that’s not a core capability in-house.
• Partner with an electrical subcontractor experienced in grounding and lightning protection integration to reduce compliance risk.
• Use a concrete/shotcrete/spray-finish specialist for the patio accent wall/perimeter restoration to better match finish expectations.
• For GEODSS/GBOSS O&M market research responses, consider teaming with firms that have distributed operations support depth and the ability to sustain differing operating tempos across sites (24/7 vs daytime).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Occupant/mission disruption risk: the VA notice flags the need for a phased approach and coordination for shutdowns/closures/weekend work. Underestimate this and your schedule/cost risk increases.
• Scope interpretation risk: the work references specific areas (roof penthouse perimeters and patio base). Ensure your takeoff and inclusions align to what the attachments show ("FtThomas" files).
• Compliance risk: lightning protection integration and grounding can trigger strict execution/inspection expectations; confirm what “compliant” means in the attachments/specifications.
• Don’t bid the wrong thing: GEODSS/GBOSS is explicitly a Sources Sought/RFI only—no award will result from the posting.
• Supply restriction risk: DLA carrier/gear assembly is restricted to specific approved sources/part numbers; resellers without authorization should avoid burning time.
• Status risk: one listing is marked expired, and another is cancelled/reissuing—confirm current status before committing proposal resources.

Related opportunities

• Repair FTD Building Envelope 539-25-509
• GEODSS/GBOSS Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Recompete (Sources Sought)
• Carrier, Gear Assembly (Cancelled; reissue noted)
• Industry and Government Technical Information Exchange / Industry Days Event – JBLM FORGE

How to act on this

1. Pick one target: if you’re an SDVOSB GC, prioritize the VA building envelope RFQ and download/review the “FtThomas” attachments to confirm scope and constraints.
2. Draft your execution plan around phasing and operational coordination, then build pricing from a trade-based work breakdown tied to the stated linear feet/square footage.
3. If you support space/defense O&M, submit a focused Sources Sought response for GEODSS/GBOSS to get on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
4. Monitor the DLA carrier/gear assembly reissue (the notice states it will be reissued under a different solicitation number) and only pursue if you can meet the approved-source restriction.

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