J041--LOU Refurbish AHUs

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4717, Revision No. 32, dated 05/13/2026) for the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Indiana (Counties of Clark, Floyd, and Harrison) and Kentucky (Counties of Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, and Spencer).

This wage determination is crucial for any contractor bidding on or performing federal service contracts within the specified geographic areas. It mandates the minimum hourly wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing contract work. Key details include:

• Occupational Wage Rates: Lists specific minimum hourly wages for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support to transportation.
• Fringe Benefits: Details required Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week) and paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 10 years, 4 weeks after 15 years) and holidays (12 per year).
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage), with specific rates and conditions for each.
• Hazardous Pay: Outlines differential pay rates (8% or 4%) for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms, including reimbursement rates ($3.35/week) if applicable.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure (using Standard Form 1444) for classifying and determining wages for occupations not listed in the determination.

Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws upon contract award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for the refurbishment and rehabilitation of Air Handling Units (AHUs) at the Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Louisville, KY. The acquisition is a 100% Total Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.

• Refurbishment and rehabilitation of specific AHUs: 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 14, 33, 39, 43.

• Tasks include site assessment, project planning, mobilization, shutdown/isolation, refurbishment work (including specific tasks for AHU 43 such as coil replacement and relocation of humidifier), coating and surface protection for all AHUs with specified materials (epoxy, fire barrier, antimicrobial topcoat), quality control, and project closeout.

• AHU 43 specific tasks: Remove Energy Recovery coil (refrigeration by others), replace DX coil and Chilled Water coil, relocate humidifier, patch and reseal.

• Coating requirements: Multi-layer system, NFPA 90A compliant, ASHRAE 62.1 standards, no detectable odors or VOCs.

• Deliverables include a detailed project plan, refurbished AHUs, comprehensive project documentation, and training for facility staff.

• Contract Type: Purchase Order anticipated.

• Period of Performance: One POP, Begin 07-01-2026, End 10-01-2026 (90 days).

• Place of Performance: Robley Rex VAMC, 800 Zorn Ave, Louisville KY 40206.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 06-18-2026 11:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA.

• Submission Method: Email to diane.ziegler@va.gov with subject "RFQ 36C24926Q0231 response". Max 5 documents, 8MB file size.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Evaluation factors include Price, Technical Capabilities, and Past Performance.

• Technical Evaluation Subfactors: Technical Approach, Experience and Qualifications, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Quality Assurance, Compliance and Safety, Training and Support, Documentation and Reporting.

• Past Performance: 3 recent (within 3 years) and relevant references required.

• Vendor Questions Deadline: 06-02-2026 at 11:00 AM CT.

• 100% Total Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.

• Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with the appropriate NAICS code (238220).

• Solicitation Number: 36C24926Q0231.

• NAICS Code: 238220.

• Product/Service Code: J041.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, Murfreesboro TN 37129.

• Point of Contact: Diane Ziegler, diane.ziegler@va.gov, 615-225-6479.

• Referenced Provisions/Clauses: FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4, and various VAAR provisions. Full text available at www.acquisition.gov and VAAR website.

• Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications.