36C25726R0045 | 549-23-601 Upgrade Chillers and Cooling at Energy Center

SOL #: 36C25726R0045Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
San Antonio, TX, 78240, United States

Place of Performance

Dallas, Texas

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Construction Of Hospitals And Infirmaries (Y1DA)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

1
Posted
Jan 16, 2026
2
Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
3
Response Deadline
Jan 26, 2026, 4:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contract Office 17, has issued a presolicitation notice for an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) to Upgrade Chillers and Cooling Towers at the Energy Center for the Dallas VA Medical Center in Dallas, TX. This project is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The RFP is anticipated to be posted on or about January 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

The primary requirement involves the upgrade of existing chillers and cooling towers located at the Energy Center of the Dallas VA Medical Center. This effort aims to enhance the facility's cooling infrastructure.

Contract Details

  • Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (for an upcoming RFP)
  • Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
  • NAICS Code: 238220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
  • Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million
  • Construction Magnitude: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000
  • Place of Performance: Dallas VA Medical Center, 4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX, 75216

Key Dates & Contact

  • Presolicitation Published: January 16, 2026
  • Anticipated RFP Posting Date: On or about January 26, 2026
  • Point of Contact: Jose Portalatin, Contract Specialist
  • Email: jose.portalatinrivera@va.gov

Additional Notes

This notice serves as a preliminary announcement; a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued at the specified date, providing full details for submission and evaluation. Interested SDVOSBs should prepare for the upcoming solicitation.

People

Points of Contact

Jose PortalatinContract SpecialistPRIMARY

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