N041--CON-NRM-663A4-23-201 Replace 40 Ton Condenser BLDG 200

The contract solicitation 36C26026R0035, titled N041--CON-NRM-663A4-23-201 Replace 40 Ton Condenser BLDG 200, is a Firm-Fixed-Price procurement issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20 for the replacement of a 40-ton refrigerant condenser at Building 200 of the VA Puget Sound Medical Center’s American Lake Campus in Tacoma, Washington. The solicitation, posted on April 23, 2026, with a response deadline of April 27, 2026, is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 238220. The project involves comprehensive demolition, removal, and installation of new mechanical, electrical, and architectural components, with a prescribed period of performance of 249 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Detailed technical specifications are provided in multiple attachments, including electrical schedules, construction statements of work, addenda, and engineering drawings, specifying refrigerant system requirements, ANSI piping and safety markings, HVAC interoperability with existing AGACENT chillers, and strict compliance with industry standards such as ASME, ICC, and ASTM. Infection control and pre-construction risk assessments are mandatory, requiring adherence to VHA protocols for patient and worker safety during construction activities. The contract imposes stringent subcontracting limitations, restricting the prime contractor from paying more than 85% of the government payment to non-certified SDVOSB subcontractors, with full compliance certified through a mandatory VA form. Key personnel must meet defined qualifications, including certified safety professionals and project managers with binding commitments, and dual-hatting of critical roles is prohibited. Technical proposals must be submitted in two volumes—Technical and Past Performance (with strict 25-, 20-, and 20-page limits for each factor) and Price (unlimited)—all in PDF format only, electronically delivered via email by the deadline. Evaluation prioritizes Key Personnel and Technical Approach significantly over price, with non-price factors carrying substantially greater weight in a best-value tradeoff process. Security requirements mandate compliance with federal information safeguarding standards and OSHA 30-hour training for all personnel, while materials must meet specific labeling, storage, and preservation criteria per military specifications. Contractors must also adhere to VA-specific behavioral rules for information systems access and