C223--Durham AE SATOC for HVAC (AHU 5 & 25, AHU 65, Aux Chillers)

Contract 36C24626D0053, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6, is a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) awarded to SPEES LLC for Architect-Engineering (AE) design services at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. This 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS 541330 focuses on the replacement of Air Handling Units (AHU 5, 25, and 65) and Auxiliary Chillers to resolve HVAC deficiencies. The scope of work includes investigative services, conceptual design, and the development of complete construction bid documents, with an estimated construction magnitude between 5 million and 10 million dollars. The contract is intended to span a five-year performance period. The project requires specialized experience in medical facility design, specifically within operational hospital environments and proximity to surgical departments. Key personnel must possess at least five years of experience in disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, or structural engineering. All work must adhere to VA Master Specifications, VA Design Standards, and various regulatory codes including IBC 2009, NFPA, and NEC. Performance is monitored through on-site inspections and acceptance activities conducted by the contractor and the VA Contracting Officer's Representative. Compliance with SDVOSB limitations on subcontracting is mandatory, with specific thresholds set at 50 percent for services and 75 to 85 percent for construction.