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TIERED EVALUATION FY26: NRM (PROJ: 573-21-705) BB - Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23 and 24 Gainesville FL Solicitation
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through Network Contracting Office 08, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a firm fixed-price construction contract aimed at replacing four deteriorated Air Handling Units (AHUs 21, 22, 23, and 24) at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. The project, under solicitation number 36C24826R0039 and Project Number 573-21-705, has an estimated contract value between $50 million and $100 million and falls under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The scope includes demolition and removal of existing HVAC units, installation of new AHUs along with updated ductwork, controls, and related mechanical and electrical components, in compliance with VA regulations and project specifications. The contractor must complete all phases of the project within 1,095 calendar days after the notice to proceed, ensuring minimal disruption to hospital operations and coordinated activities with VA personnel. This procurement will utilize a tiered set-aside evaluation process with priority given first to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), followed by Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), small businesses including HUBZone and 8(a) participants, and lastly large businesses, in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8127. The solicitation will be posted around January 2, 2026, and is conducted under FAR Part 15 with a best value continuum tradeoff source selection process. Bid submission will require a bid guarantee of at least 20% of the bid price, capped at $3 million, alongside performance and payment bonds of 100% of the contract award amount. The detailed technical specifications include material preferences such as brass fittings, galvanized steel covers, aluminum fan components, and stainless steel air outlets, emphasizing redundancy in fan design and stringent construction standards. The project documents specify phased construction with safety and occupant relocation measures and require contractors to meet OSHA standards and other regulatory compliance. Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions in writing to the designated contracting officer, Amber Milton, with no competitive offers being requested at this pre-solicitation stage.
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Gainesville, FL, 32608, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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AMENDMENT 0006 changes
Project Title: BB Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, and 24 Malcolm Randall VAMC
Project Number: 573-21-705
Location: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer RD Gainesville, FL 32608.
AMENDMENT 0006 changes
Proposals due date HAS NOT CHANGED 04/13/2026 1300 EST
Removal of FAR Clause 52.222-33 and 52.222-35 due to Project labor agreement VA exemption policy change. Applies
to all VA contracting activities. Excludes the use of: FAR 52.222-33 (Notice of Requirement for Project Labor
Agreement) FAR 52.222-34 (Project Labor Agreement clause)
NO OTHER CHANGES AT THIS TIME.
AMENDMENT 0005 changes
Project Title: BB Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, and 24 Malcolm Randall VAMC
Project Number: 573-21-705
Location: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer RD Gainesville, FL 32608.
Proposals due date CHANGED from 04/01/2026 1300 EST to 04/13/2026 @ 1300 EST
Response to follow up RFI, referencing RFI #4 and #6: adjusted the project period
POP Changed from 1095 days to 1394 days
NO OTHER CHANGES AT THIS TIME.
AMENDMENT 0004 changes
Project Title: BB Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, and 24 Malcolm Randall VAMC
Project Number: 573-21-705
Location: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer RD Gainesville, FL 32608.
Proposals Due date CHANGED from 03/26/2026 @ 1300 EST to 04/01/2026 1300 EST
Davis-Bacon Act WD # FL20260194 Building Jan 02, 2026
AMENDMENT 0003
Project Title: BB Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, and 24 Malcolm Randall VAMC
Project Number: 573-21-705
Location: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer RD Gainesville, FL 32608.
AMENDMENT 0003 changes
Amendment to provide RFI responses add updated documents extend RFP due date.
FInal RFI reponses from the AE and additional documents provided to support RFI responses
UPDATED Davis-Bacon Act WD # FL20260194 Building Jan 02, 2026 DO NOT USE PREVIOUS DBA WD 20260002
Proposals Due date CHANGED from 03/23/2026 @ 1300 EST to 03/26/2026 1300 EST
NO OTHER CHANGES AT THIS TIME.
AMENDMENT 0002
Project Title: BB Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, and 24 Malcolm Randall VAMC
Project Number: 573-21-705
Location: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer RD Gainesville, FL 32608
AMENDMENT 0002 changes
Amendment to provide RFI responses add updated documents extend RFP due date.
RFI responses provided. there will be one more amendment to provide final AE responses highlighted in yellow.
Additional documents provided to support RFI responses
Proposals Due date CHANGED from 03/05/2026 @ 1300 EST to 03/23/2026 1300 EST
NO OTHER CHANGES AT THIS TIME.
AMENDMENT 0001
Project Title: BB Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, and 24 Malcolm Randall VAMC
Project Number: 573-21-705
Location: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer RD Gainesville, FL 32608.
AMENDMENT 0001 changes
amendment to add additional site visit extend RFI due date extend RFP due date ADD WD FL20260194
Site Walk CHANGED from 01/22/2026 @1300 EST to 2/19/2026 13:00 EST
RFI's Due date CHANGED from 01/28/2026 @ 1300 EST to 02/23/2026 @1300 EST
Proposals Due date CHANGED from 02/17/2026 @ 1300 EST to 03/05/2026 1300 EST
NO OTHER CHANGES AT THIS TIME.
Project Title: BB Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, and 24 Malcolm Randall VAMC
Project Number: 573-21-705
Location: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer RD Gainesville, FL 32608.
POP: 1095 Calendar Days from the NTP
Wage Determination: DBA FL20250002 12/12/2025 applies to this project.
Magnitude of Construction: to VAAR 836.204(h)(3), $50,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00.
NAICS - 236220: Size Standard of $45M
Service Code: Y1DA
Project Description - Contractor will provide all labor, materials, and supervision to Replace Deteriorated AHU 21,22,23,and 24 at the Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The renovation consists of preparing site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work IAW design and specifications In accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 8127 (Public Law 109-461), this procurement is set aside for SDVOSBs utilizing a tiered set-aside evaluation approach, including other than small businesses, to minimize delays in the re-solicitation process.
At the time of proposal submission, and at the time of award, interested contractors MUST be actively registered in the following databases: System for Award Management (SAM) - https;//ww.sam.gov
Veteran Small Business Administration (VSBA) - https://veterans.certify.sba.gov
Award is subject to the availability of funds. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are available.
Refer to solicitation instructions for critical information and dates (RFI's, Site Visit, Proposals Due.)
Critical Dates:
Site Walk: 01/26/2026 @1300 EST Meeting Location: Room EB87-1 Engineering Department in the basement floor, Malcom Randall VAMC
RFI's Due: 01/29/2026 @ 1300 EST
Proposals Due: 02/17/2026 @ 1300 EST
POC's: Contracting Officer (CO): Amber Milton, amber.milton@va.gov
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