C1NZ--659-26-700 | AE Replace Steam and Condensate Piping | Salisbury VAMC

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking Architect-Engineer (A-E) firm qualifications (SF 330s) for the "Replace Steam and Condensate Piping" project (Project # 659-26-700) at the W.G. Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The project involves comprehensive A-E services for critical infrastructure upgrades. SF 330 submissions are due by April 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.

Scope of Work

The selected A-E firm will provide schematics, design development, construction documents, technical specifications, construction period services, site visits, cost estimates, and as-built documentation. The project focuses on the investigation and replacement of steam and condensate piping, convectors, and traps in Buildings 2, 3, 4, 6, and 11. Key tasks include site investigation, utility load analysis, coordination with existing systems, and development of contract drawings and specifications with attention to phasing and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA). The design must minimize operational interruptions at the working facility. Compliance with VA standards, FGI Guidelines, ISO codes, VHA Safety & Fire Protection Program, and VA Green Energy Management System (GEMS) is mandatory. Designs must achieve at least 30% below ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 energy consumption if life-cycle cost-effective, or identify the most energy-efficient life-cycle cost-effective design. The project requires 20% deductive bid alternates.

Contract Details & Timeline

This will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract for A-E services. The anticipated construction magnitude is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

• NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services), Size Standard: $25.5 million.
• PSC Code: C1NZ (Architect And Engineering – Construction: Other Utilities).
• Design Completion: 243 calendar days.
• Construction Period Services: 730 calendar days from construction award.
• Total Contract Period: 1,153 calendar days.

Eligibility & Submission

This opportunity is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. Firms must be registered in SAM.gov and certified in the SBA Certification database as an SDVOSB at the time of proposal. Compliance with VAAR 852.219-73 and VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) is required.

• Submission: One electronic SF 330, including Parts I and II, and attachments, via email to Sean.Cosby@va.gov.
• Deadline: April 17, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
• Required Information: Cage Code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Tax ID Number, and Primary Point of Contact email/phone.
• Vendor Questions Due: February 26, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time to Sean.Cosby@va.gov.

Evaluation Criteria

SF 330 submissions will be evaluated in descending order of importance:

1. Professional qualifications: Recent experience of the project team with comparable hospital projects (including mechanical and electrical work).
2. Specialized experience and technical competence: Specifically in mechanical work and electrical project requirements.
3. Past performance: On government and private industry contracts regarding cost control, quality, and schedule compliance in a hospital setting.
4. Capacity: Ability to accomplish the work in the required time, considering current workload and key personnel availability.
5. Construction Period Services experience: Including field inspections, submittal review, RFI support, and contract change support.
6. Record of significant claims: Against the firm due to improper or incomplete A-E services.