Z1DA--Replace Equipment in Mechanical Rooms VA Medical Center Las Vegas, NV 593-23-306

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price Construction Contract to Replace Equipment in Mechanical Rooms at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS) in North Las Vegas, NV (Project No. 593-23-306). This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity has a proposal deadline of March 11, 2026, at 14:00 PDT.

Scope of Work

This project involves comprehensive mechanical room upgrades. Key tasks include:

• Decommissioning and demolition of existing clean steam generators and heating hot water pumps.
• Procurement and installation of a new reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment system for clean steam feed water in room BD160.
• Modification of existing ductwork in BH002.
• Procurement and installation of a new air handler and associated ductwork in BD423.
• Replacement of two existing clean steam generators and heating hot water pumps in BD423, requiring temporary pump plans to maintain circulation.
• Installation of new dedicated electrical, telecommunications, and security systems.
• General mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection construction work.
• Compliance with accessibility standards (ABAAS), Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), HIPAA, OSHA, and PIV badging requirements. A phased construction approach and hazardous materials removal (if encountered) are also required.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Contract
• Estimated Magnitude: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000
• Period of Performance: 300 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
• Place of Performance: VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, 6900 N. Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89086.

Eligibility & Set-Aside

This is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and certified as an eligible SDVOSB in the SBA Small Business Search website prior to award. SDVOSB Joint Venture status will be verified per FAR 19.1403(d) and 13 CFR 128.402. An offer guarantee (bid bond) is required, and performance and payment bonds will be necessary from the successful offeror.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Due Date: March 11, 2026, by 14:00 PDT.
• Submission Method: Electronic copy via email to christopher.whipple@va.gov and Cc: daniel.jhun@va.gov. Email size must be less than 10MB. The subject line must be: "RFP No. 36C26126R0010 – Project No. 593-22-306, Replace Equipment in Mechanical Room".
• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the lowest priced proposal that is responsive to the solicitation. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.

Key Updates & Attachments

Recent amendments provide answers to contractor Requests For Information (RFIs) and an updated Specification section 01 57 19, which supersedes all prior versions. Additional information and photos for BD423 are also included. Bidders must use the updated Wage Determination NV20260038 (effective 01/30/2026) and complete the mandatory VAAR 852.219-75 certification regarding subcontracting limitations. Critical attachments include the Statement of Work, Drawings, Price Breakdown template, VHA PIV Card Access Procedures, and the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Form.

Contact Information

• Contract Specialist: Christopher Whipple (christopher.whipple@va.gov, 702-791-9000 x13957)
• Contracting Officer: Daniel Jhun (daniel.jhun@va.gov, 9169234507)