C1DA--New Design - Replace OPC AHU, OPC, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor & 3rd Floor | 570-26-315 | A and E Design Services
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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 Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is issuing a pre-solicitation for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Design Services to replace Air Handling Units (AHUs) at the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) in Fresno, CA. This is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated around January 28, 2026. Responses to this pre-solicitation are due by January 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project, identified as 570-26-315, involves the replacement of three (3) Air Handling Units (AHUs) and all necessary ancillary components. This includes air and cooling distribution systems (return, exhaust, humidity control, and monitoring equipment). The scope also covers essential electrical, plumbing, low voltage, architectural, and structural modifications required to support the new equipment and ensure compliance with current design criteria.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (RFP expected around January 28, 2026)
- Estimated Value: Between $1 million and $2 million
- Period of Performance: Approximately 245 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services), Size Standard: $25.5 million
- PSC Code: C1DA (Architecture and Engineering – Construction: Hospitals and Infirmaries)
- Response Due: January 26, 2026, 8:00 AM Pacific Time
- Published: January 9, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This opportunity is a total SDVOSB set-aside. Potential offerors must be verified and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and verified in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) as an SDVOSB. Additionally, offerors must have a current Online Representations and Certification Application on file with SAM.
Additional Notes
All information provided in this pre-solicitation announcement is preliminary and subject to modification. The government is not bound by this announcement. The solicitation number is 36C26126R0022. For inquiries, contact Alison Weinstein, Contract Specialist, at alison.weinstein@va.gov or 650-582-9818.