Y1DA--580-26-103 Upgrade Cooling Tower B104
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas, is planning a Firm-Fixed Price construction contract for the Upgrade of Cooling Towers B104 (Project Number 580-26-103). This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The solicitation, a Request for Proposals (RFP), is anticipated to be released on or about April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide supervision, materials, and labor for the rehabilitation of eight counter-flow induced draft cooling towers:
- Six 1,150-ton cooling towers.
- Two 1,250-ton cooling towers. Rehabilitation includes the replacement of fill material, drift eliminators, air inlet louvers, and water distribution nozzles.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Construction.
- Period of Performance: 290 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about April 29, 2026.
- Proposal Acceptance Period: 60 days.
- Anticipated Proposal Due Date: May 29, 2026.
- Published Date: April 14, 2026.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
- Personnel Requirement: At least 25% of the contract performance cost for personnel must be spent on the concern's employees or employees of other eligible SDVOSB concerns.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts.
- Registration Requirements: Offerors must be registered with SBA VetCert (Veteran Small Business Certification), in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov), and have completed online Representations and Certifications prior to the solicitation due date. Offerors must also be registered with the assigned NAICS code in VetCert.
Submission Requirements
- A bid bond must be submitted with the proposal.
- Performance and Payment bonds will be required from the awarded contractor.
- Solicitation documents, including specifications and drawings, will be available electronically on SAM.gov. Hard copies will not be mailed.
Important Notes
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice. Questions will only be accepted after the solicitation has been published. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to register to receive notifications of actions, including the posting of the solicitation and any amendments, and to check the site frequently.