J056--8th Floor Cook Exhaust Fan Replacement (VA-26-00024303)
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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), specifically the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, is seeking quotes for the replacement and installation of an 8th Floor Cook Exhaust Fan at its Omaha, NE facility. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). Quotes are due by February 03, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The project involves the removal and proper disposal of the existing 900 cfm cook exhaust ventilator and the supply and installation of a new 900 cfm Cook Exhaust Fan. This includes providing and installing all necessary piping, fittings, and components to reconnect existing equipment. The equipment will require boom lifting into place, and the work is to be performed on a scheduled weekend.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: February 15, 2026, to March 31, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19.0 million
- Product/Service Code: J056 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Construction And Building Materials)
- Quotes Due: February 03, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time
- Published Date: January 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be emailed to john.milroy@va.gov by the specified deadline. Offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award. Key submission requirements include:
- Firm-fixed pricing covering all labor, overhead, profit, materials, shipping, and associated costs.
- Evidence of Special Licensure (Electrical Master or Journeyperson Licensing issued by the State of Nebraska).
- Specialized Training (Lock Out/Tag Out course completion) for personnel.
- Up to five past performance references from the last three years.
- Evaluation Factor: Price is the sole evaluation factor.
- Offerors must agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Additional Notes
- Technical questions must be submitted in writing by January 28, 2026, at 04:00 PM Central Time.
- A site visit is scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Contact Paul Karnish for details.
- A Wage Determination (No. 2015-5005, Revision No. 27) applies, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for the specified geographic area, which impacts proposal pricing.
- FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-4 apply. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.