The Saratoga National Cemetery is in need of HVAC Preventative Maintenance Services for a period of a Base plus four Option Years. -- J049
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 National Cemetery Administration, is seeking proposals for HVAC Preventative Maintenance Services at the Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Proposals are due by March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, parts, materials, supplies, and transportation necessary to perform complete Preventative Maintenance Services on the Government-owned Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system located at the Saratoga National Cemetery. This ensures the operational reliability and efficiency of the facility's climate control systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Duration: A base year plus four (4) option years.
- Period of Performance (Base Year): April 15, 2026 – April 14, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Response Due: March 4, 2026
- Published: February 12, 2026
Key Requirements & Documents
Bidders must adhere to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4143, Revision 33, dated December 3, 2025), which specifies minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for service contracts in the New York counties of Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie. This includes:
- Occupational Wage Rates: Comprehensive list of minimum hourly wages.
- Fringe Benefits: Required health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour) and paid sick leave under EO 13706 ($5.09/hour).
- Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays.
- Executive Orders: Applicability of EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage).
- Uniform Allowance: Requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms.
- Conformance Process: Procedure for classifying unlisted occupations.
Compliance with this wage determination is critical for proposal submission. Other relevant documents include the 'Saratoga HVAC Services SCHEDULE (FY-2026).xls', 'PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE.doc', 'FINAL - Saratoga HVAC Services SOW (FY-26).doc', and the solicitation document '36C78626Q50085 - Saratoga HVAC Preventative Maintenance Svcs.doc'.
Place of Performance
Saratoga National Cemetery, Candace Eaton; 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871, United States.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Hugh O'Neil, Chief CO, via email at hugh.oneil@va.gov.