Z1DA-- 630A4-26-500 Replace ER AHU Brooklyn Campus
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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 2, has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the "Replace Emergency Room AHU Brooklyn Campus" project. The award, valued at $3,865,000.00, was made to F & C GROUP JV LLC on April 8, 2026. This opportunity was a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.
Scope of Work
This project involved providing all labor and materials to replace and refurbish HVAC equipment at the Brooklyn VAMC. Key components included the main Air Handling Unit (AHU), exhaust fans, reheat system, heat exchanger, pumps, and constant volume boxes. The scope specifically required:
- Installation of a temporary HVAC unit (approx. 100 tons, 17500 CFM) to maintain ER cooling/heating during replacement.
- Demolition and removal of existing equipment, site preparation, and installation of a new main AHU (GOVERNAIR Model # TL10-10048-E or approved equal), integrated into the existing Honeywell DDC Building Automation system.
- Refurbishment of existing exhaust fans (EF1, EF2, EF3) with motor replacement and duct cleaning.
- Replacement of the steam/hot water heat exchanger (HE-1), hot water pumps (P-1, P-2), and associated piping.
- Replacement of 18 Constant Volume (CV) terminal units.
- All necessary mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work for a complete system, adhering to VA specifications, federal, state, and local codes, and safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA).
- Use of the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform (ACC) and completion of VA Privacy Training for personnel.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Award Number: 36C24226C0056
- Award Date: April 8, 2026
- Awardee: F & C GROUP JV LLC
- Award Value: $3,865,000.00
- Performance Period: 240 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Product/Service Code: Z1DA (Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries)
Evaluation
The original solicitation indicated that award would be made to the responsive, responsible bidder whose bid was most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors.
Additional Notes
The solicitation process included several amendments, extending the bid opening date multiple times, with the final deadline being March 02, 2026, at 11:00 EST. Responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) were also published, providing crucial clarifications on scope, drawings, specifications, and requirements, including the need for site investigations, phasing, independent third-party inspections, and specific plumbing and electrical work. Bidders were required to submit a Buy American Act Certificate and a Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate.