Y1DA--St. Cloud VAHCS Replacement/Addition Steam Mains Presolicitation Notice
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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), Network Contract Office 23, has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price contract valued at $6,875,000.00 to DAX SAFETY & STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC for the Replace/Addition Steam Mains project (Project Number: 656-21-114) at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in St. Cloud, MN. This opportunity was a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract covers the complete removal and replacement of existing steam line vaults and the installation of new steam piping infrastructure. This work extends from Building 48 Vault through the steam tunnel and subbasements to Building 51. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to deliver a fully functional steam system. The project requires adherence to the Scope of Work, contract documents, National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standards, local building codes, and VA and American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) facility standards. The work will be performed in occupied buildings, necessitating careful coordination, including utility shutdowns.
Contract Details
- Awardee: DAX SAFETY & STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC (UEI: QCZEMD4LZ9M1)
- Award Amount: $6,875,000.00
- Award Date: June 2, 2026
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Solicitation Number: 36C26326B0010
- Award Number: 36C26326C0034
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- PSC: Y1DA (Construction Of Hospitals And Infirmaries)
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 640 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP), with construction starting approximately 90 days after contract award.
Additional Notes
The project involves addressing hazardous materials, including asbestos-containing materials (specifically contaminated soil) and lead-based paint, requiring specific abatement and safety protocols. Personnel working on-site are subject to VA Privacy Training, badging requirements, and new VAAR clauses for personnel vetting, credentialing, and personal identity verification. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project was between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.