Y1NZ--659-24-903 | Steam Line Replacement | Salisbury VAMC Salisbury, North Carolina
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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 Contracting Office 6, issued a solicitation for the Steam Line Replacement project (Project 659-24-903) at the Salisbury VAMC in Salisbury, North Carolina. This project, valued between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The bid opening occurred on April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves replacing existing steam and condensate return lines across the Salisbury VAMC campus. Key tasks include:
- Demolition and removal of portions of the 1965 steam line and decommissioning the 1989 line.
- Installation of new steam and condensate return piping between Buildings 10 and 18 (Manholes 17B through 15).
- Construction of three new manholes and modification/replacement of existing manholes.
- New penetrations through below-grade walls for Buildings 16 and 17.
- Temporary condensate discharge to sanitary mains during construction.
- Asbestos abatement and proper handling of hazardous materials encountered during excavation.
- Commissioning of the new steam pipe system.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed-Price anticipated)
- Estimated Magnitude: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 Million size standard.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Construction Duration: 365 days, plus a one-year construction warranty.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
Contractors were required to provide all labor and materials, prepare the site, manage traffic, and adhere to detailed specifications and drawings. Phased construction was required to minimize impact on campus operations. Important clarifications from vendor questions included:
- Rock excavation is part of the base contract scope; differing site conditions may be handled as a change order.
- Asbestos abatement and lead removal should be included in the project scope, assuming existing underground piping is insulated in asbestos.
- Open-cut trenching is the base method, with directional boring as an approved substitution at no additional cost.
- A Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule was mandatory, with detailed activity/event data and cost loading.
- Submittals were required in electronic PDF format, with specific review periods (20 business days for standard, 30 for variations).
- The project is not tax-exempt.
- Contractor Quality Control (QC) Manager must be on-site when work is underway, and roles cannot be dual-hatted.
Timeline & Submission
- Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit: March 25, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Deadline for Questions/RFIs: April 1, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Bid Opening: April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EST (Virtual via Microsoft TEAMS).
- Contact: Sean A Cosby, Contracting Officer, Sean.Cosby@va.gov.