C211--589A6-26-415, Install Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning System l EKH
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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 15, is seeking Architect/Engineer (A-E) services for the design and installation of a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System in Building 71 at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. This is a pre-solicitation notice requesting SF 330s from qualified firms. The procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The A-E services include Field Investigations and Studies, Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Cost Estimate, and Construction Period Services. The project involves:
- Replacing floor-mounted, 4-pipe FCUs with ceiling-mounted, 4-pipe FCUs on the south side of Building 71.
- Replacing the VRF system on the north side with 4-pipe, ceiling-mounted FCUs.
- Providing and installing ventilation ductwork to the existing south ERV.
- Utilizing the existing VRF system as a backup for existing ERVs in the attic.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-solicitation (Request for SF 330s)
- NAICS Code: 541330 Engineering Services ($25.5M size standard)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (anticipated)
- Estimated Construction Magnitude: $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00
- Anticipated Design Completion: Approximately 180 calendar days (including VA reviews)
- SF 330 Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time
- Published Date: March 16, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Firms must be verified and listed in the Vendor Information Pages database (Vetbiz.gov). Prime contractors must demonstrate that at least 50% of the design work will be accomplished by their employees or eligible SDVOSB subcontractors/consultants.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested firms must submit SF 330 packages electronically to timothy.parison@va.gov. Submissions are limited to fifty (50) pages (8 1/2 x 11 inches). Evaluation criteria, in descending order of importance, include:
- Team Proposed: Professional qualifications, experience, and team cohesion (licensed A/E in Kansas or recognized state).
- Previous Experience: Projects completed by the proposed team in the last five years, with emphasis on medical facilities.
- Location and Facilities: Geographic proximity to the VA Medical Center, Leavenworth, Kansas.
- Project Control: Plan for managing design schedule, costs, and quality control.
- Capacity to Accomplish Work: General workload, staffing capacity, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Estimating Effectiveness: Information on five most recently awarded construction projects designed by the team.
- Miscellaneous Experience and Capabilities: Experience with surgery operating rooms, Revit, ICRA/ILSM, and hazardous material abatement.
- Claims, Terminations, and Litigation: Record of claims, terminated contracts, and litigation in the past five years.
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Proposal. No solicitation document is currently available. Firms must be registered in SAM.gov, check the EPLS, and enroll in E-Verify upon contract award.