Y1DZ--NRM-CONST 630-26-200 NYH Repair Underground Storage Tanks

The contract solicitation 36C24226R0060, titled Y1DA–630A4–26–401 MRI AHU Modification, is a Firm-Fixed-Price procurement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contracting Office 2, with a stated estimated value between $1 million and $1.5 million. It is classified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under FAR 19.14 and falls under NAICS code 236220 for Hospital and Medical Construction. The project involves modifying the MRI suite’s air handling system at a VA medical facility, specifically addressing chiller and cooling system design to support high-performance medical equipment. Three potential chiller configurations were presented for review: an air-cooled package at grade with glycol and pump, an air-cooled package using glycol and a plate-and-frame heat exchanger, and a split system with clear water only. The VA deferred to the design-build team’s expertise to select the optimal solution while explicitly rejecting series pump configurations, indicating a preference for integrated pump capacity within the new chiller. The requested cooling load of 9 tons for six corridor fan coil units and 21 tons for the MRI system remains subject to contractor verification through independent heat load calculations, as the VA provided only general guidance. Performance must occur at a VA facility in Brooklyn or Bronx, New York, with an anticipated 270-day performance period following award. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with VA Program Guide 7610, FGI Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910, and ASTM E84 standards, with inspections and final acceptance conducted on-site by the contracting officer or representative. Safety requirements are extensive, mandating a designated Site Safety and Health Officer, competency-based training for all workers including OSHA 10- and 30-hour certifications, submission of a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan 15 days before mobilization, and adherence to VA Security Management Program protocols including background checks and access control. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the VA EIPP system using X12 EDI formats, with no WAWF support permitted. The evaluation process prioritizes Technical Approach and Construction Management at 60%, followed by Past Performance at 20%, Schedule at 10%, and Small Disadvantaged Business Participation at 1