Search Contract Opportunities

Bronx (James Peters) VA Medical Center Long block engine repair on Spinal Cord Bus

ID: 36C24226Q0723 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
Opportunity Assistant

Hello! Please let me know your questions about this opportunity. I will answer based on the available opportunity documents.

Please sign-in to link federal registration and award history to assistant. Sign in to upload a capability statement or catalogue for your company

Popular Questions:
Generate a draft:
Loading

Description

This is a "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION" only. This Sources Sought Notice is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HUBZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation on technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. This Sources Sought is for the James Peters VA Medical Center located at 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468, who has a requirement for long block engine repair on a Spinal Cord Bus for one (1) month from award date. All parts, labor, fees, and materials shall be included in the purchase order to perform: Internal component replacement/refresh: Crankshaft, pistons, rings, bearings, camshaft, and valvetrain parts are reground, replaced, or reconditioned. Valve job: Pressure testing, resurfacing, and new stem seals for optimal airflow Precision machining: Block deck honing, cylinder boring/honing, main bearing bore alignment, and valve seat machining. Seals and gaskets: New cam bearings, freezing plugs, and gasket sets. Complete assembly: Engine is assembled with new or remanufactured parts, then tested for oil pressure, vacuum, and compression. Responses to this notice shall include the following: Company name, address, point of contact (phone and email), SAM UEI number Type of business (e.g. SDVOSB, VOSB, HubZone, 8(a), WOSB, Small Disadvantaged Business, or other Small Business) Brief capability statement addressing the Company s qualifications and ability to perform according to description above Subcontracting plans (note the limitations on contracting at 50% for services, FAR 52.219-4, Limitations on Subcontracting, and/or VAAR 852.219-75/852.219-76) Contractor shall be registered in SAM.gov. The NAICS Code is 811114 with a Small Business size standard of $9 million. SDVOSB/VOSB vendors shall be registered in the SBA Database. Any offeror capable of providing this service shall notify the Contract Specialist no later than June 23rd, 2026, 12:00 pm EST. All information is to be submitted via e-mail to: nathan.northrup@va.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted.
Background
The James Peters VA Medical Center, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking to gather information for market research regarding potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HUBZone, and other Small Businesses that can provide long block engine repair services on a Spinal Cord Bus. This request is aimed at making informed acquisition decisions and understanding the capabilities of interested vendors.

Work Details
The contract requires comprehensive long block engine repair services which include:

1. Internal component replacement/refresh involving the reconditioning or replacement of crankshaft, pistons, rings, bearings, camshaft, and valvetrain parts.

2. A valve job that includes pressure testing, resurfacing, and installation of new stem seals to ensure optimal airflow.

3. Precision machining tasks such as block deck honing, cylinder boring/honing, main bearing bore alignment, and valve seat machining.

4. Replacement of seals and gaskets including new cam bearings, freezing plugs, and gasket sets.

5. Complete assembly of the engine with new or remanufactured parts followed by testing for oil pressure, vacuum, and compression.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided)

Place of Performance
James Peters VA Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide documentation demonstrating technical expertise and experience relevant to the tasks outlined above. They must include their company name, address, point of contact (phone and email), UEI number, type of business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB), a brief capability statement addressing qualifications to perform the required services, and subcontracting plans that adhere to limitations on contracting at 50% for services.

Overview

Response Deadline
June 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT Due in 4 Days
Posted
June 18, 2026, 10:52 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
James Peters VA Medical Center Bronx, NY 10468 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$9 Million
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$18,000 - $35,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
35%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 5 days, below average for the VISN 2: New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network.
On 6/18/26 VISN 2: New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network issued Sources Sought 36C24226Q0723 for Bronx (James Peters) VA Medical Center Long block engine repair on Spinal Cord Bus due 6/23/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 811114 and PSC J023.
Primary Contact
Title
Contract Specialist
Name
Nathan Northrup   Profile
Phone
(607) 664-7533

Documents

Posted documents for Sources Sought 36C24226Q0723

Opportunity Assistant


AI Analysis

AI Generate

Incumbent or Similar Awards

Contracts Similar to Sources Sought 36C24226Q0723

Potential Bidders and Partners

Awardees that have won contracts similar to Sources Sought 36C24226Q0723

Similar Active Opportunities

Open contract opportunities similar to Sources Sought 36C24226Q0723

Experts for Bronx (James Peters) VA Medical Center Long block engine repair on Spinal Cord Bus

Recommended subject matter experts available for hire

Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00242
Source Organization Code
100186522
Last Updated
June 18, 2026
Last Updated By
nathan.northrup@va.gov
Archive Date
July 23, 2026