Z2DA--537-26-200 Replace AHU21 NFS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically NCO 12, is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for project 537-26-200, "Replace AHU21 NFS" at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. This construction project, valued between $2 million and $5 million, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The solicitation is expected on or about February 25, 2026, with bids due on or about March 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all tools, materials, labor, and supervision for the replacement of the existing Air Handler AC-21, the Fan Coil System, Fin Tube Radiation System, and exhaust fans E-2 and RV-16. This includes demolition work as detailed in drawings MD-1, MD-2, and MD-3. A key requirement is to employ an Illinois DPH-licensed asbestos inspector to survey work areas for asbestos-containing materials (ACM) before demolition. If ACM is found, the project will be considered an abatement project. The new systems must meet VA HVAC Design Manual requirements for dry-bulb temperature, wet-bulb temperature (humidity), pressure differential, filtration, and new open-protocol BACnet controls. All work must be completed within 308 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Solicitation No: 36C25226B0016)
- Project Magnitude: $2 million to $5 million
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors)
- Size Standard: $39.5 million
- Period of Performance: 308 calendar days from NTP
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This procurement is set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must:
- Be an SDVOSB eligible under VAAR Subpart 819.70.
- Be a small business concern under NAICS 238220.
- Be listed as verified in the VIP database at https://vetbiz.va.gov/.
- Be registered and current in SAM.gov.
Submission & Evaluation
The full solicitation package, including drawings, plans, and specifications, will be posted on SAM.gov on or about February 25, 2026. Bids are due on or about March 29, 2026. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments. A pre-bid site visit will be held, with details to be included in the solicitation package.
Point of Contact
Richard Goodman, Contract Specialist Email: richard.goodman1@va.gov Phone: 414-844-4874