NTX Exhaust Fan and Louvers Replacement
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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 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257), is soliciting proposals for the NTX Exhaust Fan and Louvers Replacement project. This opportunity involves the replacement and upgrade of exhaust fans and louvers at the Dallas VAMC Energy Center in Dallas, TX. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due February 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and management necessary to remove existing units and install new ones.
- Exhaust Fans: Furnish, remove, and install 10 roof exhaust fans. This includes new weatherproof disconnect boxes, wiring, breakers, and requires a contractor-provided crane. Controls must be On/Off/Auto.
- Louvers: Furnish, remove, and install 2 wall-mounted electrical actuating louvers. This includes new wiring, breakers, and requires contractor-provided scaffolding and lifts. Controls must be open and close.
- Warranty: A 12-month limited warranty is required on all goods and services.
- Compliance: All work must adhere to current VA specifications, guidelines, design alerts, manuals, and applicable state, local, and federal building codes, including VA Design and Construction Standards, VA HVAC Design Manual, and VHA Directive 1061.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing and Air-Conditioning Contractors)
- Size Standard: $19 Million
- Product Service Code: 4130 (Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Components)
- Place of Performance: Dallas VAMC, Dallas, TX
Key Dates & Submission
- Original Site Visit: January 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT (Dallas VAMC Energy Center).
- Second Optional Site Visit: January 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT (4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Bldg. 70, Dallas, TX 75216).
- Technical Questions Due: February 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.
- Quotes Due: February 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
- Submission Method: Via email to taminie.woodrow@va.gov. The subject line must be "Quote - 36C25726Q0216 – NTX Exhaust Fans and Louvers".
- Contact: Taminie Woodrow (taminie.woodrow@va.gov).
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a competitive best value selection using comparative analysis. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Capability
- Price
- Past Performance
Important Attachments & Notes
Offerors must complete and return SF 1449, VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting), and a Capability Statement (maximum 3 pages). References for up to three (3) similar contracts are required. Pricing must be flat rate per line item. Several detailed documents are provided, including:
- Equipment Schedules: Detailed lists of equipment, quantities, and estimated pricing.
- Architectural/Structural Drawings: Roof plans, miscellaneous details, mechanical room plans, and roof framing sections.
- Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA): Outlines safety requirements, potential hazards, controls, and required PPE for construction tasks at Dallas VAMC.
- Wage Determination (WD 2015-5227 Rev 27): Specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in Texas counties, including Dallas.