Y1DA--652-22-205 AC-13 Ductwork Replacement
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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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), Richmond, Virginia, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the AC-13 Ductwork Replacement project (Project Number: 652-22-205) at the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This project involves corrective HVAC construction to restore compliance with VA ASHRAE ventilation requirements for operating rooms (ORs) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) spaces. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. An official Invitation for Bids (IFB) is anticipated to be made available on SAM.gov around February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, material, equipment, supervision, and technical expertise to replace existing ductwork, coils, HEPA, filtration, and control components serving ORs 5, 6, and 7 and PACU spaces. These components are currently undersized, inaccessible, or improperly configured, leading to a failure to meet required air changes per hour (ACH) and pressurization criteria. Work includes submittal submissions, site preparation, demolition, removal and disposal of existing structures and equipment, new equipment replacement and installation, testing, and commissioning.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Pre-Solicitation (IFB to follow)
- Project Number: 652-22-205
- Estimated Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
- Performance Period: 365 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- SBA Size Standard: $19M
- Official IFB Release: On/about February 20, 2026, on SAM.gov
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is intended as a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Firms responding to the IFB MUST be SDVOSB certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) via MySBA Certifications (certifications.sba.gov) at the time of bid submission and award. Bids from non-certified firms will be considered non-responsive. Additionally, bidders are required to have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.gov when submitting a bid and at the time of award.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not an invitation for bids. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. Offerors are responsible for periodically checking SAM.gov for any amendments or notices related to the upcoming IFB. The primary contact is Shannon Brown, Contract Specialist, at Shannonmarie.brown@va.gov or 910.916.3331.