Z1DA--550-24-102 Replace AHU B102 (CON)

SOL #: 36C25226B0010Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)

MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, United States

Place of Performance

Danville, IL

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries (Z1DA)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6450eb61c5054d67ad5aa7e59f59a8e2/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 14, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 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), specifically the VA Illiana Healthcare System in Danville, IL, is soliciting bids for Project #550-24-102: Replace AHU B102 (CON). This is a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract to replace Air Handler Unit B102, including extensive associated work. This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Sealed bids are due by March 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.

Scope of Work

The project requires furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and resources to replace Air Handler Unit B102 in Building 102. The scope encompasses general construction, alterations, removal and replacement of air handling units, piping, fittings, electrical work, controls integration, ducting, landscaping, and floor repairs. Detailed specifications (including HVAC, electrical, communications, and safety protocols) and comprehensive construction drawings are provided. An Asbestos & Hazmat Existing Conditions Report identifies asbestos-containing materials and universal wastes in Mechanical Rooms 120J and 126J of Building 102, necessitating careful planning for abatement and waste management in compliance with VA and EPA regulations. The work must be completed within 330 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
Project Magnitude: $1,000,000.00 to $2,000,000.00
Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 Million size standard
Period of Performance: 330 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
Pre-Bid Conference: February 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST at VA Illiana HCS
Inquiries/RFIs Due: February 18, 2026, by 3:00 PM local time
Bid Due Date: March 11, 2026, by 1:00 PM CST
Bid Opening: March 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST at the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) in Milwaukee, WI

Eligibility & Evaluation

This opportunity is exclusively for CVE Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business firms. Bidders must be certified in the SBA certification database and meet the small business size standard for NAICS 238220. Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. Offerors must acknowledge VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) and submit the signed certification with their bid. Bidders must also adhere to the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits outlined in the provided Wage Determination.

Key Documents

Bidders must thoroughly review the provided construction drawings, detailed specifications (v29), the Asbestos & Hazmat Existing Conditions Report, and the General Decision Number (Wage Determination) to accurately assess the project scope, technical requirements, safety protocols, and cost implications.