C1AZ--Project No. 583-25-101 - Cx Expand Chiller Plant.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors to serve as the Commissioning Agent for Project No. 583-25-101, which involves expanding the chiller plant at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The project requires comprehensive commissioning services spanning all phases—from initial planning and design through construction, functional performance testing, system acceptance, and post-occupancy recommissioning—to enhance chiller capacity, improve chilled water distribution, and ensure long-term operational reliability. This acquisition is set aside exclusively for SDVOSBs under FAR 19.14, with NAICS code 541330 applying to professional architectural and engineering services. Offerors must be certified in the SBA’s database as either an SDVOSB or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), and must submit a compliance certification under 13 CFR 819.7004, adhere to SBA subcontracting limitations under 13 CFR 125.6, and comply with the nonmanufacturer rule outlined in 13 CFR 121.406. Willful misrepresentation of eligibility carries a mandatory five-year debarment. Proposals must include the SF-330 form detailing professional qualifications, technical competence in energy conservation and pollution prevention, demonstrated past performance on government or private sector projects, and a demonstrated commitment to subcontracting with SDVOSBs, VOSBs, and other small businesses. The solicitation does not include pricing elements, as it is a presolicitation notice focused on evaluating technical qualifications; awards will be based on a trade-off process prioritizing professional credentials, relevant expertise, capacity to meet deadlines, location knowledge, and subcontracting commitments. Proposals are due by February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time and must be submitted electronically to luke.turner@va.gov with no hard copies accepted. The place of performance is strictly the medical center located at 1481 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, where all inspection, testing, and acceptance activities will occur. The Contracting Officer is Luke A. Turner, and while no Contracting Officer’s Representative is named, oversight will be exercised by the VA to ensure compliance with