J041--Chilled Water Piping Replace CLC N Side

SOL #: 36C26326Q0438Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)

Saint Paul, MN, 55101, United States

Place of Performance

Grand Island

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment (J041)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/277dcc1ca06442e8a2e30fc3b112afa5/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 10, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 12, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 18, 2026, 5:00 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) is soliciting quotes for the replacement of chilled water piping on the CLC North Side at the Grand Island VA Medical Center, NE. This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation, with a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Quotes are due by Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.

Scope of Work

This project requires all resources and labor for the replacement of chilled water branch piping. Key deliverables include:

Replacement of 3/4-inch copper chilled water (CHW) supply and return branch piping serving twenty (20) fan coil units (FCUs).
Installation of dedicated flushing valves at each FCU.
Installation of an inline bag filter system in the chiller plant.
Replacement of the 6th-floor main-loop pressure relief valve and installation of an automatic air vent.
A full system flush upon completion.
Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local codes, hospital standards, and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
Period of Performance: March 30, 2026 – May 31, 2026.
Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million.
Applicable FAR Provisions: 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-4.
Wage Determination: U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-5771 (Revision No. 28) for Nebraska counties Hall, Howard, and Merrick applies.

Submission & Evaluation

Offerors must submit quotes electronically in .pdf or .docx format to John.Milroy@VA.GOV with "Solicitation – 36C26326Q0438" in the subject line. Quotes must include a technical description, pricing in Section B.2, special experience evidence, and past performance references. Evaluation will be based on the lowest price, provided the quote is reasonable and the offeror is responsible. Special Standards of Responsibility include evidence of personnel holding a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License issued by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.

Key Dates & Contact

Site Visit: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Grand Island VA Medical Center.
Technical Questions Due: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time (in writing only).
Quotes Due: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Contact: John Milroy, Contracting Officer, at john.milroy@VA.GOV or 605-336-3230 ext. 7719.

Offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB in the SBA Small Business Search and have an active SAM.gov registration prior to submission.