The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Jesse Brown VA Medical Center , Chicago, IL 60612 has a need for construction services for Create Contractor Lay-Down Area and Security Upgrades. Contractor shall provide all design plans, tools, materials, components, labor, quality assurance, and supervision in accordance with construction documents, drawings and specifications to complete the required construction services. The principal components of work include: Prepare the ground in the designated construction project zone. Extend electric power to designated container s location. Place containers in designated locations. Install fence and gate around the designated construction project zone. Install a ramp and curb. Install security cameras. Period of Performance is 295 calendar days from issuance of notice to proceed. The construction cost magnitude range is between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00. Pursuant to Public Law 109-461, this solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of bids, and prior to award of any contracts, the offeror must represent to the contracting officer that it is: SDVOSB eligible vendor IAW VAAR Subpart 819.70; Small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition; and Certified SDVOSB/VOSB listed in the SBA certification database at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/(see 13 CFR 128). The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220; size standard $45.0 Million applies. The solicitation will be issued on or about 7/24/2026, with the bid opening of approximately 8/24/2026 actual date will be communicated in the solicitation. The bidder is responsible to monitor and download any amendments from Contact Opportunities at https://sam.gov/contracting which may be issued to this solicitation. The primary Point of Contact for this requirement is Misty L. Gates, Contract Specialist. Ms. Gates may be reached by email at Misty.Gates1@va.gov