Z2DA--657-21-115JC - Correct Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems in Procedure Rooms
Overview
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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 VISN 15/John Cochran VAMC in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for a construction project to correct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in procedure rooms. This presolicitation outlines a project with an estimated cost between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. Proposals are due March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all material, labor, and equipment necessary to correct the HVAC systems in designated procedure rooms at the John Cochran VAMC. The successful prime contractor must perform no less than 15 percent of the General Construction labor for NAICS Code 238220. Subcontracting limitations apply: contractors cannot pay more than 85% of the amount received from the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs, excluding the cost of materials.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Construction (Presolicitation)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d).
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing and Air Conditioning Contractors) with a $19.0 million small business size standard.
- Estimated Cost Magnitude: $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00.
- Period of Performance: 580 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Award Process: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process in accordance with FAR Part 15.
- Solicitation Availability: On or after February 3, 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: March 17, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and, for SDVOSB/VOSB contractors, in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database (formerly VIP). The government plans to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold them. Offerors are responsible for monitoring Beta SAM Business Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/) for amendments. An organized site visit will be scheduled and announced with the solicitation; attendance is highly encouraged. No hard copies will be provided, and telephone requests or questions will not be accepted. All questions must be emailed to Cedric Graham (cedric.graham@va.gov) with the subject line: "Project 657-21-115JC Correct Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems Procedure Rooms, John Cochran, St. Louis."