Z1DA--36C242-26-AP-0767 | 528-26-1-8386-0003 528A8-22-851 Upgrade BMS Network Construction (VA-26-00016299)
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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 02, is soliciting bids for Upgrade BMS Network Construction (VA-26-00016299) at the Albany VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The project involves installing a dedicated IT network for the HVAC control system. Bids are due by February 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This project requires construction services to install a dedicated IT network for the Building Management System (BMS) HVAC control system(s). The new network will create a robust backbone for existing and new BMS controllers, supporting BACnet over IP using a TCP/IP backbone, and will operate independently (air-gapped) from existing VA networks. Key requirements include adherence to approved drawings (dated September 31, 2024) and specifications (dated September 13, 2024), compliance with specification section 013200 (Construction Documentation), and utilization of Autodesk Build as the construction management platform. The contractor must protect existing structures, verify site conditions, and ensure all work is performed by experienced laborers in compliance with VA specifications and all Federal, State, and Local codes.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Magnitude: Between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00
- Completion Time: 280 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 Million
- Product Service Code: Z1DA (Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries)
- Bids Due: February 27, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Bid Opening: February 27, 2026, 1:15 PM EST via Microsoft Teams
- Published Date: February 4, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Bids must be emailed to terry.fraser@va.gov. Required submission documents include a completed bid sheet, a bid bond (if the contract exceeds $150,000), acknowledgment of amendments, a signed Buy American Certificate, a signed VAAR 852.219-75 Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, and proof of VETS 4212 Report compliance. Offers must remain valid for 120 calendar days after the bid due date. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for February 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Albany VAMC Lobby; no other site visits will be permitted. All questions must be submitted in writing to terry.fraser@va.gov by February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM. Contractors must be registered in SAM and verified/certified as an SDVOSB at the time of bid submission. Performance and Payment Bonds are required if the contract exceeds $150,000. Bidders must also comply with the Davis-Bacon Act (prevailing wages), Buy American Act, and subcontracting limitations (General Construction: not more than 85% to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms, excluding material costs).