Y1DA--561A4-26-503 Replacement Coils for Buildings 4,53,54,57,135,143
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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 New Jersey Healthcare Systems, is soliciting bids for the replacement of Chilled Water Coils and Steam Coils in Air Handling Units (AHUs) across multiple buildings (4, 53, 54, 57, 135, 143) at its Lyons, New Jersey campus. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The project aims to restore proper heating and cooling capabilities. Offers are due by March 6, 2026, at 9:45 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This project requires the contractor to furnish and install Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Chilled Water Coils and Steam Coils for specific AHUs. The scope includes all necessary labor and materials for complete replacement, ensuring proper heating and cooling and maintaining critical redundancies. Key tasks involve:
- Assessing AHU location for access and isolation.
- De-energizing and locking out/tagging out AHUs.
- Documenting existing conditions with photographs.
- Safely removing existing coils and transporting them.
- Installing new coils per manufacturer and VHA requirements.
- Reconnecting all piping, electrical, and controls, including brazing/welding (no "ProPress" fittings).
- Obtaining hot work permits as needed.
- Restoring systems, including new pipe and insulation.
- Refilling, pressurizing, and leak testing circuits.
- Performing AHU start-up with a VA HVAC representative present for verification.
- Developing and providing a recommended maintenance schedule.
- Returning removed coils to the HVAC Supervisor's shop and disposing of all debris according to regulations, with waste disposal reports submitted.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $250,000 and $500,000
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19.0 Million size standard.
- RFI Questions Due: Friday, February 13, 2026, COB.
- Offer Submission Due: March 6, 2026, 9:45 AM EST.
- Bid Opening: Friday, March 13, 2026, 10:00 AM EST via Microsoft Teams.
- Published Date: February 3, 2026.
Special Requirements & Compliance
- SDVOSB Eligibility: Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and verified/certified as SDVOSB in the Small Business Search at the time of bid submission and before award.
- Subcontracting Limitations: Offerors must comply with VAAR 852.219-75, limiting subcontracting to non-SDVOSBs (85% for general construction, 75% for special trade construction, excluding material costs). A certificate of compliance is required.
- Buy American Act: A "Buy American Certificate" (FAR 52.225-2) is required, certifying the domestic status of end products.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to the General Decision Number (GDN) for prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for Somerset County, New Jersey.
- Project Schedule: A detailed project schedule is required upon award.
- Material Submittals: Required for major equipment and components prior to procurement.
- Personnel Requirements: Provide a list of all on-site contractors/subcontractors for security clearances and proof of required OSHA training. Employees require appropriate security badges.
- Site Coordination: Work must be coordinated to minimize interference with Medical Center operations, maintain clear access routes, and adhere to safety and infection control measures.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Lateisha Robinson
- Email: lateisha.robinson@va.gov