This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE is for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS or QUOTES and NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall NOT be construed as solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System is seeking, preferably Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, or Small Businesses (but will accept other than small business for market research purposes), capable of providing various types of carpet tiles and luxury vinyl tiles to the Engineering Service, Biloxi, MS. See DRAFT Statement of Work for detailed description of services. The NAICS code is 238330 Floor Contractors and the Size Standard is $19M. Responses must be received by no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time, Friday, February 13, 2026. Responses shall be emailed to
[email protected]. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses shall contain Capabilities Statements to include the following: Contractors shall also provide the following: Contractor name: ___________________________________________ Point(s) of contact name: ______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: _______________________________________ UEI #: ______________________________ CAGE Code: _______________________________ Proof that you are an authorized dealer and/or any qualifying certifications that may be required to perform the service. Is your company considered a small business concern, Small Business (SB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), or 8A concern under the NAICS 238330? Does your company have the services available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract? If so, please identify the contract number for the government to review as part of this Market Research. Note: All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award. SAM: SAM.gov | Home SBA Small Business Search: https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ Vet 4212 (Veteran owned small Business are reminded of Reporting Requirements) VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov) DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Carpet and Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Contract. Background: The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS), Biloxi, MS, requires a reliable supply of commercial-grade carpet and luxury vinyl tile to support ongoing maintenance and renovation projects across multiple buildings. This contract ensures consistent quality, availability, and timely delivery of carpet materials to meet facility standards. This contract includes the supply and delivery of various types of carpet tiles and broadloom carpet, including but not limited to: Scope A: Nylon and solution-dyed fiber carpets Anti-microbial and stain-resistant finishes Various pile heights and backing types (e.g., PVC-free, cushion-backed) Matching transition strips and adhesives Scope B: Commercial-grade, high-performance wear layer Minimum thickness: 2.5mm Wear layer: 20 mil (0.5mm) Size: 18" x 36" or as specified by Owner The vendor shall deliver all carpet materials to the Biloxi VA Medical Center, Warehouse and resupply as needed based on usage reports provided by Supply Chain Management. Specifications/Characteristics A: The carpet must meet the following minimum specifications: Durability: Commercial-grade, minimum 10-year, wear warranty Fire Rating: Class I per ASTM E648 VOC Compliance: Must meet or exceed CRI Green Label Plus standards Dimensions: Carpet tiles (24" X 24", 18" X 36", etc.) and broadloom (12 width) Color/Pattern: As specified in the attached selection sheet Installation: Materials must be compatible with VA-approved installation methods Specification / Characteristics B: Slip Resistance ASTM D2047, 0.6 dry Static Load Limit: ASTM F970, 250 psi Dimensional Stability: ASTM F2199, 0.020 in./ft. Flexibility: ASTM F137, passes 1" mandrel Resistance to Chemicals: ASTM F925, no more than slight change Fire Rating: ASTM E648, Class I Smoke Density: ASTM E662, 450 VOC Emissions: Floor Score® Certified or equivalent low-VOC rating Resupply and Inventory Management Supply Chain Management will monitor carpet usage and notify the vendor when resupply is needed. The vendor must maintain adequate stock levels to ensure timely fulfillment of future orders. This purpose of this procurement is for the supply and installation of 4,000 square feet of carpet tile and 4,000 square feet of luxury vinyl tile flooring to support ongoing and upcoming facility upgrades across multiple GCVHCS locations.