Y1DZ--NRM - CONSTR PROJ - 630-26-102 Design Build HVAC Bldgs. 4 and 5

SOL #: 36C24226R0034Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)

ALBANY, NY, 12208, United States

Place of Performance

New York, NY

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Other Hospital Buildings (Y1DZ)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8e3ca7c30162450c9f941d0cc030f593/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 16, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 26, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 4, 2026, 5:00 PM

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) has issued a solicitation for a Two-Phase Design-Build project to upgrade the HVAC systems in Buildings 4 and 5 at the New York Harbor VA Medical Center (Manhattan Campus). This project is critical to addressing existing equipment failures and overheating during peak summer loads. Phase I proposals are due March 4, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive design and construction services to modernize the facility's cooling infrastructure. Key deliverables include:

Installation of three new chillers and associated cooling towers.
Provision of new electrical switchgear to ensure backup power and minimum cooling for patient care areas.
Implementation of cooling solutions for Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) cabinets to prevent thermal shutdowns.
Development of full construction documents for Building 4 (4,650 sq ft) and Building 5 (10,045 sq ft).
Mandatory use of the VISN 2 Autodesk Build platform for all project management and official correspondence.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Magnitude: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000
Performance Period: 850 calendar days (90 days for design; 760 days for construction)
Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Phase I Due Date: March 4, 2026, 12:00 PM EST

Evaluation

This is a Two-Phase procurement process:

Phase I: Open to all SDVOSB offerors. Evaluation factors include Technical Approach, Technical Qualifications (Specialized Experience), and Past Performance. Up to three firms will advance to Phase II.
Phase II: Selected firms will submit Design Concepts, Management Approach, Schedule, and Price. Award will be made using a Best Value Tradeoff process.

Additional Notes

Mandatory Site Visit: Scheduled for February 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
Safety Requirements: Bidders must have an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.0 or less.
Liquidated Damages: Assessed at $719.53 per day for inexcusable delays.