H141--TEST & BALANCE CRITICAL CARE AREAS AT ZABLOCKI VAMC IN MILWAUKEE WI

The contract involves performing testing and balancing of HVAC systems in critical care areas at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, specifically within the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC. It is structured as a firm fixed-price service contract with a base period starting January 1, 2026, and extending through December 31, 2026, with four subsequent one-year options that could extend performance through 2030. The scope includes quarterly and annual testing, balancing, and documentation of high-risk areas such as ICUs, ORs, isolation rooms, labs, and research facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards like NFPA, FGI, and The Joint Commission. The work requires detailed reports, calibration of testing equipment traceable to national standards, and coordination to avoid disrupting patient care. This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 238220, with the solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Great Lakes Acquisition Center. The RFQ emphasizes technical capability, experience, and price as the evaluation factors, with a best-value trade-off approach. The contract clauses incorporate various FAR provisions covering telecommunications restrictions, small business protections, insurance, and compliance with federal prohibitions. The performance will occur on-site at multiple VA facilities, with inspections and acceptance conducted at the medical center. Offerors are required to submit their proposals electronically via email, including technical and pricing documentation, by the specified deadline, with detailed instructions on proposal formatting, certifications, and representations. The contract also includes provisions for optional extensions, subcontractor approval, calibration standards, and compliance with federal labor and security requirements.