Z1DA--Nashville VAMC AHU Refurbishment 626-26-2-4192-0059

The contract pertains to the refurbishment of air handling units at the Nashville Veterans Affairs Medical Center under solicitation number 36C24926Q0177, with performance scheduled from July 15, 2026, to July 14, 2027. It is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, governed by NAICS code 238220, and administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The work involves the installation and commissioning of HVAC systems including electric motors, variable speed drives, hangers, and identification systems, with strict adherence to ASHRAE 90.1-2016, ABMA standards, NEMA requirements, and VA-specific specifications. A comprehensive Rigging Plan must be developed and approved, detailing load paths, staging, and operator qualifications, and all equipment must be delivered FOB Destination to the Nashville VAMC site at 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212. The contract mandates that components be shrink-wrapped for moisture protection, individually wrapped to prevent damage, and equipped with lifting lugs, with permanent nameplates affixed by casting, stamping, or other permanent marking methods. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site after installation and require compliance with ASME BPVC Section IX, ASME B31 piping standards, and vibration tolerance limits, along with the exclusion of asbestos-containing materials and prohibition of painting on sensitive components. The Government will evaluate proposals on a trade-off basis, prioritizing technical approach—specifically the completeness, innovation, feasibility, and quality control of the proposed plan—followed by past performance relevance and confidence levels, and then price reasonableness. The award will not necessarily go to the lowest-priced offer if a higher-cost proposal offers superior technical merit or other advantages. The contract includes options to extend services for up to six months or extend the contract term by one year, and incorporates multiple FAR and VAAR clauses related to cybersecurity, whistleblower rights, business ethics, subcontracting restrictions, insurance, and compliance with federal statutes. Contractors must comply with security prohibitions under a deviation clause and are subject to VA’s limitations on subcontracting, requiring the SDVOSB prime to perform at least 40% of the work with its own employees. Invoicing is mandated through the VA’s Electronic Invoice