Z1DA--595-26-105| Upgrade DDC HVAC Controls Bldg 1 Construction | NCO 4 Construction West (VA-26-00050598) Design Build
Overview
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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 Veterans Integrated Service Network 04 (VISN 04) Contracting Office anticipates soliciting a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Design-Build contract for the Upgrade DDC HVAC Controls, Building 1 project at the Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA. This opportunity is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The solicitation is expected to be issued on or around June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected Design-Build team will provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and design-build services to complete the upgrade of Direct Digital Control (DDC) HVAC Controls in Building 1. All designs and construction must adhere to current VA guidelines, EPA requirements, VA Specifications, VA Design Guides, VA policy/standards, and local requirements for the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The project involves both design completion and subsequent construction.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: 390 calendar days total (60 days for Design, 330 days for Build) from Notice to Proceed.
- Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: On or around June 1, 2026.
- Anticipated Phase I Response Date: June 1, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time (as per document summary, likely the same as issue date, indicating a quick turnaround or placeholder).
- A pre-bid conference/site visit will be conducted for Phase I.
Eligibility & Evaluation
This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The applicable NAICS Code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19.0 Million. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and verified in the SBA's VetCert program at the time of Phase I submittal. This will be a Best Value, two-phase design-build solicitation in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.3. Phase I proposals will be evaluated to select the top three (3) offerors for Phase II.
Key Actions
This is a presolicitation notice; it is NOT a request for proposal at this time. The formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on SAM.gov. All amendments and updates will also be posted there, and contractors are responsible for frequent checks. Questions must be submitted in writing via email to christopher.clements1@va.gov or christopher.mcdevitt@va.gov.