Z1DA--585-21-113 Replace Condensate Lines and Pumps Construction

SOL #: 36C25226B0005Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)

MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

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/d3332cbdaac941bb90bbf69fa61fbd7f/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 12, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 25, 2026

Response Deadline

Dec 18, 2025, 7:00 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), Network Contract Office 12, has issued Solicitation 36C25226B0005, as amended by A0001, for the Replace Condensate Lines and Pumps Construction Project (585-21-113) at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Proposals are due March 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.

Scope of Work

The project involves providing all labor, materials, and equipment to remove, resize, and replace condensate steam lines and pumps. Key tasks include:

Adding bypass lines and replacing High Point of Pressure (HPC) traps.
Replacing a 6” steam valve from an 8” MPS header in the sub-basement.
Associated asbestos abatement (survey available upon contract start, estimate on prints MD101).
Demolition and installation of new architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems across various facility levels and the Boiler Plant.
A cost-loaded, Critical Path Method (CPM) construction schedule is required.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
Period of Performance: 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.
Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors) with a $19M size standard.
Wage Rates: General Decision MI20260117 (01/02/2026) for Dickinson County, MI applies.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposal Due Date: March 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Submission Method: Hard copy bids only; no electronic submittals. Deliver to Great Lakes Acquisition Center, 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI.
RFI Due Date: March 6, 2026, 3:00 PM CST.
Eligibility: Offerors must be an eligible SDVOSB, a small business under NAICS 238220, and verified in the SBA VIP database.
Requirements: A bid guarantee (min 20% of bid, max $200,000) is required. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required upon award. Bidders must acknowledge Amendment A0001 on Page 2 of the SF-1442.

Important Notes

Material Specification: A critical design alert prohibits cast iron fittings and components in high and medium pressure steam systems, mandating cast steel or forged steel fittings.
Drawings: Updated drawings (S06 – Att1 BD Set Rev2) are available, with clarified page sizes (42x30).
Contact: Donita Grace, Donita.Grace@va.gov.
Monitoring: Bidders are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any further amendments.