NTX Exhaust Fan and Louvers Replacement

Wage Determination

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division determination of minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations under the Service Contract Act. It applies to contracts performed in Texas counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, and Rockwall.

• Establishes minimum hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support and clerical to health, technical, and transportation roles.

• Specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare at $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week/$962.00 per month) and a specific rate for EO 13706 ($5.09 per hour, $203.60 per week/$882.27 per month).

• Outlines specific conditions for hazardous pay differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard).

• Details requirements for uniform allowances, including contractor responsibility for providing and maintaining uniforms or reimbursing employees.

• Includes provisions for paid sick leave (EO 13706) and minimum wage rates under EO 13658.

• The wage determination is subject to annual adjustment.

• Vacation and holiday policies are outlined based on length of service and specific holidays.

• Not applicable to this document type.

• Not applicable to this document type.

• A conformance process is described for occupations not listed in the determination.

• Footnotes provide additional details for specific occupations (e.g., Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers, Weather Observers).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement and upgrade of exhaust fans and louvers at the Dallas VAMC Energy Center. The government is procuring labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and management to remove existing units and install new ones.

• Exhaust Fans: Furnish, remove, and install 10 roof exhaust fans. Includes new weatherproof disconnect boxes, wiring, breakers, and contractor-provided crane. Controls must be On/Off/Auto.

• Louvers: Furnish, remove, and install 2 wall-mounted electrical actuating louvers. Includes new wiring, breakers, and contractor-provided scaffolding and lifts. Controls must be open and close.

• Warranty: 12 months limited warranty on all goods and services.

• Compliance: Work must comply with 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.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but questions are due January 26, 2026, and offers are due February 9, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: February 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.

• Submission Method: Via email to taminie.woodrow@va.gov. Subject line: "Quote - 36C25726Q0216 – NTX Exhaust Fans and Louvers".

• Technical Questions Due: January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT, via email to taminie.woodrow@va.gov.

• Site Visit: January 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT at Dallas VAMC Energy Center.

• Evaluation: Competitive best value selection using comparative analysis. Factors include Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing and Air-Conditioning Contractors)

• Size Standard: $19 Million

• Specific clauses for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) are included, requiring certification and adherence to limitations on subcontracting.

• Offerors must complete and return SF 1449, VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting), and a Capability Statement (max 3 pages).

• References for up to three (3) similar contracts are required.

• Pricing must be flat rate per line item.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice for the "NTX Exhaust fans and Louvers Replacement/Upgrades" project. The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring services for the replacement and upgrade of exhaust fans and louvers.

• Replacement and upgrade of exhaust fans and louvers.

• Contract Type: Not specified in this document.

• Period of Performance: Not specified in this document.

• Estimated Value: Not specified in this document.

• Solicitation Number: 36C25726Q0216

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 02-09-2026 4:00 PM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

• Evaluation criteria or factors: Not specified in this document.

• Key deadlines or milestones: Response due 60 days after the response date.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)

• The full solicitation details are available in the attached solicitation document referenced by Solicitation Number 36C25726Q0216.