Z1DA--646-21-101 UD SPS AHU & RO Upgrade (VA-26-00036217)

SOL #: 36C24426R0049Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)

PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries (Z1DA)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e53babdc9b464078a76817004a2c95aa/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 23, 2026

Last Updated

May 28, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jun 11, 2026, 8:00 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) is soliciting proposals for the UD SPS AHU & RO Upgrade project (646-21-101) at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for construction services, estimated between $10M and $20M. The project involves upgrading the Air Handling Unit (AHU) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) system for Sterile Processing Services (SPS). Proposals are due June 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time.

Scope of Work

This project requires comprehensive construction services, including all management, supervision, labor, transportation, materials, tools, and equipment. Key aspects include:

Upgrading the AHU and RO system for Sterile Processing Services.
Compliance with current VA standards, safety, quality control, and infection control programs.
Adherence to detailed architectural, engineering drawings, and technical specifications for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, communications, and security systems.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
Magnitude of Construction: $10,000,000.00 to $20,000,000.00.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial & Institutional Building Construction), size standard $45 million.
Performance Period: 720 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
Liquidated Damages: $605.92 per calendar day of delay.
Wage Determination: PA20260001 (Allegheny County, PA) applies.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposal Due Date: June 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time.
Submission Method: Email proposals (Volume I - Technical, Volume II - Price) as separate PDFs to Amanda.Murphy5@va.gov and Elijah.McIntosh@va.gov.
Evaluation Criteria: Best Value tradeoff, with Technical Ability and Past Performance significantly more important than Price.
Offer Guarantee: Required (SF 24), not less than 20% of proposal price, not to exceed $3,000,000.00.
Site Visit: May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center main lobby.
Requests for Information (RFI): Must be submitted via email to Amanda.Murphy5@va.gov by May 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time.

Key Requirements for Bidders

Must be registered in SAM.gov and verified as a Small Business for NAICS 236220.
Required forms include Exhibit A (Statement of Prior Experience), Exhibit B (Subcontractor Consent and Reference Form), Exhibit C (Sample Transmittal Letter for Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire), and Exhibit D (Past Performance Questionnaire). These are crucial for demonstrating capability and past performance.