4520--Project 549A4-26-405 Replace Heat Exchanger Bonham

The contract 36C25726R0058 for Project 549A4-26-405 Replace Heat Exchanger at the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham, Texas, is a Firm-Fixed-Price procurement valued between $250,000 and $500,000, set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 238220. The scope requires the complete replacement of eight heat exchangers across Buildings #1, #2, #24, and #29, including demolition, removal of existing units, installation of new Patterson-Kelley models, and restoration of affected areas to operational condition. Work must be completed within 180 days after notice to proceed and involves coordination with facility operations to minimize disruption, adhere to VHA ICRA infection control standards, and comply with federal construction safety requirements under FAR and VAAR clauses. The contract mandates compliance with the Buy American Act, requires adherence to strict data security protocols including FIPS 140-2 encryption and prohibition of overseas work, and necessitates background investigations and records management training for all personnel accessing VA systems. Proposals must be submitted in four searchable PDF volumes via email only to Contract Specialist Jose Reveles by the revised deadline of April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT, with Volume I limited to five pages, Volume II to 40 pages, Volume III containing the price schedule without page limits, and Volume IV including all certifications and administrative documents. Evaluation follows a best-value trade-off process where past performance is significantly more important than price, and technical acceptability is a non-negotiable threshold requiring an Experience Modification Rating of 0.90 or lower. Offerors must certify small business status through SAM.gov, comply with subcontracting limitations—85% performance by the prime for general construction—and provide all required representations, including disclosures of covered telecommunications equipment or prohibited activities involving Iran or Sudan. Payment will be processed electronically via the VA’s EIPP system, performance is subject to inspection and acceptance at the worksite by the Government, and bonding is required through VA-specific clauses. No packaging, preservation, or marking specifications are outlined, but all work must conform to VAAR and FAR construction standards, including accident prevention, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard communication protocols.