J049--Air Handler Unit Coil Restoration

The solicitation titled J049–Handler Unit Coil Restoration, issued under number 36C24726Q0788 by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 247-NETWORK Contract Office 7 in Augusta, Georgia, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for the restoration of handler unit coils at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia. The contract has a 90-day performance period beginning upon award, with proposals due by August 12, 2026, and is open exclusively to contractors that are SBA-certified SDVOSBs meeting size standards under 13 CFR Part 121. The procurement follows a best-value trade-off approach, considering price, technical capability, and past performance, with no formal weights assigned but a clear emphasis on a detailed, specific technical proposal that addresses the Statement of Work requiring coil cleaning and restoration to restore AHU performance, including removal of biofilm and debris. Compliance is mandated with EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, USDA BioPreferred Program, and ENERGY STAR standards, ensuring sustainable and energy-efficient deliverables. Contractors must adhere to strict subcontracting limitations, with no more than 50% of payments going to non-certified firms under service contracts. The contract incorporates extensive compliance and administrative clauses, including whistleblower protections, prohibition on mandatory confidentiality agreements, payment by electronic funds transfer (EFT) via SAM.gov, and mandatory electron ic invoicing in accordance with VAAR 852.232-72. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, with nonconforming work subject to correction at the contractor’s expense. Security requirements prohibit the use of covered telecommunications equipment from designated foreign entities, mandate disclosure of non-compliant products within 72 hours, and require indemnification against patent infringement claims. Contractors must also comply with federal labor laws, the Service Contract Act, controlled unclassified information (CUI) handling, and prohibitions on influencing federal awards. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE code disclosures are required for security and socioeconomic representations, though no completed certifications are provided in the solicitation. Payment administration is handled by the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care office, with no contract value or FOB terms specified, and no formal attachments or packaging/marking standards defined beyond product traceability requirements using brand, model, OEM, and manufacturer part numbers.