C1NZ--659-26-700 | AE Replace Steam and Condensate Piping |

Contract 36C24626C0054, awarded to USFIN DEVELOPMENT LLC on July 30, 2026, for $760,271.55, provides Architect-Engineering (A-E) services for the replacement of steam and condensate piping at the W.G. Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. This firm-fixed-price contract was 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 541330. The total period of performance is 1,153 calendar days, which encompasses 243 days for design completion, a 180-day procurement timeframe, and 730 days of construction period services. While the A-E award is for the design phase, the overall magnitude of the subsequent construction project is estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The scope of work includes site investigation, design development, construction documents, and cost estimates, specifically focusing on the modernization of piping and related fire protection systems. Key deliverables include fire protection narratives, schematic designs, and hydraulic calculations, with a strict requirement for compliance with NFPA 13 and VA design manuals. The project specifically excludes electrical distribution upgrades, medical gas, lead abatement, and steam generation. Award was based on a Qualifications-Based Selection process evaluating professional qualifications, specialized experience in healthcare facilities, past performance, and firm capacity. Performance is monitored by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6, with final acceptance occurring on-site at the medical center.