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VA American Lake WA - New Award - Childcare Services - VA Puget Sound WA Healthcare System

ID: 36C26027Q0005 • Type: Presolicitation • Match:  85%
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VA Puget Sound WA Healthcare System American Lake WA Medical Center - New Childcare Services Requirement. PRESOLICITATION NOTICE This is a Pre-solicitation Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government is conducting Market Research only to determine the availability of qualified sources capable of providing Childcare Services for the VA Puget Sound, WA Healthcare System American Lake Medical Center. Potential Contractors are invited to provide a response via e-mail only to Contract Specialist at Andrew.O Neal@va.gov by July 8th, 2026 16:00 PST. Responses will be used to determine the appropriate strategy for a potential acquisition. Please clearly identify any information your company considers sensitive or proprietary. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it DOES NOT constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This notice DOES NOT commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Furthermore, the U.S. Government is NOT seeking quotes or proposals at this time and WILL NOT accept unsolicited quotes in response to this Pre-solicitation Notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this Pre-solicitation Notice does not preclude participation in any future Request for Quotation (RFQ), if any is eventually issued for this requirement. BACKGROUND: The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, Deborah Sampson Act of 2020, Section 5107(a): Under section 5107(a) of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-315; codified at 38 U.S.C. 1709C), the Department of Veterans Administration, (VA) Office of Women s Health (OWH) Veterans Childcare Assistance Program has a requirement to provide drop-in childcare services to veterans who have mental health appointments or intensive healthcare medical appointments at any VA facility. The services shall include flexible scheduling options for ad hoc childcare while veterans are receiving medical appointments at the VA Puget Sound, WA - American Lake Medical Center. NAICS: 624410, Child Care Services Interested potential Contractors please provide the following. 1) Company Name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, and DUNS Please indicate business size: Small Disadvantage Business (SDB)____ 8(a)____ Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)____ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)____ Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)_____ Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)_____ Women-Owned Small Business concerns (WOSB)_____ Small Business_____ Large Business_____ Please state if you possess a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)______. Please state if your FSS Schedule is under Group 66 III Cat 605-2A________ 2) Please submit a brief capability statement (maximum three pages) with enough information to demonstrate to the Department of Veterans Affairs that you have the resources, personnel, and experience to perform Child Care Services for the VA Puget Sound, WA Healthcare System American Lake Medical Center and its catchment areas. Nothing Follows.
Background
The VA Puget Sound WA Healthcare System is seeking to fulfill a requirement for childcare services at the American Lake Medical Center. This initiative is part of the Veterans Childcare Assistance Program established under the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.

The program aims to provide drop-in childcare services for veterans attending mental health or intensive healthcare appointments at any VA facility, ensuring they have access to flexible scheduling options for ad hoc childcare during their medical visits.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for providing drop-in childcare services specifically designed for veterans who have appointments at the VA Puget Sound, WA - American Lake Medical Center. The services must include flexible scheduling options that accommodate the varying needs of veterans attending medical appointments.

The contractor should demonstrate capability in managing childcare services that are responsive to the unique circumstances of veterans.

Period of Performance
The contract's period of performance has not been specified in this pre-solicitation notice.

Place of Performance
VA Puget Sound WA Healthcare System American Lake Medical Center Tacoma WA 98493 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Interested contractors must provide their company name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, and DUNS number. They should indicate their business size status (e.g., Small Disadvantaged Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) and whether they possess a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS).

Additionally, bidders are required to submit a brief capability statement (maximum three pages) demonstrating their resources, personnel, and experience in providing childcare services.

Overview

Response Deadline
July 8, 2026, 7:00 p.m. EDT Due in 8 Days
Posted
June 29, 2026, 5:32 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
VA Puget Sound WA Healthcare System American Lake Medical Center Tacoma, WA 98493 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$9.5 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$150,000 - $600,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
87%
Signs of Shaping
78% of similar contracts within the Veterans Health Administration had a set-aside.
On 6/29/26 VISN 20: Northwest Network issued Presolicitation 36C26027Q0005 for VA American Lake WA - New Award - Childcare Services - VA Puget Sound WA Healthcare System due 7/8/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 624410 and PSC G099.
Primary Contact
Title
Contract Specialist
Name
Andrew O'Neal   Profile
Phone
(360) 852-9861

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00260
Source Organization Code
100186526
Last Updated
June 29, 2026
Last Updated By
Andrew.O'Neal@va.gov
Archive Date
Sept. 6, 2026