4120--618-24-115, Replace Coil MAU #3 and #38 36C26326C0012; PO#: 618C60104

Contract 36C26326C0012, awarded on December 19, 2025, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23 to Advantage Mechanical LLC, is a construction project valued at $255,000.00. The project involves the removal and replacement of two failing freeze-proof steam coils (MAU #3 and MAU #38) and their associated steam traps at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This effort was set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238220. The total period of performance is 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a structured timeline including a kick-off meeting at D+5 and substantial completion by D+130. The contractor is required to implement a comprehensive Contractor Quality Control (CQC) system and appoint a CQC System Manager with at least 10 years of experience and a 30-hour OSHA-certified Competent Person to be present on-site. Strict security protocols are in place, requiring all personnel to undergo fingerprinting and background checks through the VA Medical Center to obtain security badges, a process that can take up to 30 days. Performance is governed by FAR and VAAR clauses, including specific requirements for electronic invoicing via the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment (EIPP) system and adherence to ASTM, NFPA, and OSHA standards. Inspection and final acceptance occur at the project site following a multi-phase review process.