Z2DA--657-21-115JC - Correct Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems in Procedure Rooms
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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), specifically NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255), is issuing a presolicitation for project 657-21-115JC to correct Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems in Procedure Rooms at the John Cochran VAMC in St. Louis, Missouri. This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The estimated cost magnitude is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The solicitation package is expected to be available on or after February 3, 2026, with proposals due by March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, labor, and equipment to correct the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems within the procedure rooms at the John Cochran VAMC. This is a construction project focused on critical infrastructure repair and alteration.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Construction (Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries - Z2DA)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing and Air Conditioning Contractors)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million
- Estimated Cost Magnitude: $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: 580 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP), including final inspection and clean-up.
Eligibility & Evaluation
This procurement is exclusively set-aside for SDVOSBs registered in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database (formerly VIP) and SAM. The award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process in accordance with FAR Part 15. 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. The government plans to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold them if necessary.
Key Dates & Submission
- Solicitation Availability: On or after February 3, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: March 17, 2026, by 2:00 PM Central Time, Chicago, USA
- Site Visit: An organized site visit will be scheduled and announced upon solicitation issuance; attendance is highly encouraged.
- Questions: Email requests or questions to 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." No hard copies or telephone requests will be accepted. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for amendments.