Y1DA--Replace Air Handling Units in Building 42

The Network Contracting Office 6 of the Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to issue an Invitation for Bid to replace seven Air Handling Units in Building 42 at the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. The project involves complete demolition and removal of existing units and the installation of new AHUs serving critical facility areas including the Hospital, Audiology, Speech, Sleep Lab, and Community Living spaces. All work must strictly follow the provided construction drawings and specifications, with the estimated value ranging between $5 million and $10 million. The procurement is structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract under NAICS code 238220, which has a size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts. This solicitation is designated as a 100% set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and bidders must be verified as such through the SBA’s certification portal. Registration in SAM.gov is mandatory for eligibility, and firms must hold a valid Unique Entity ID. Paper copies of the solicitation or any attachments will not be provided; all documents, including amendments, are accessible solely through SAM.gov. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled tentatively for August 4, 2026, and interested parties must RSVP by July 29, 2026, via email to the Contract Specialist. Bidders are responsible for all costs associated with site visit attendance and bid preparation, including bringing necessary personnel, tools, and materials. The bid submission deadline is July 20, 2026, and only electronic submissions via SAM.gov will be accepted. The Contracting Specialist, Quentin Norvell, is the primary point of contact for this acquisition, and no Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical representative has been named. All inspection and acceptance will occur at the place of performance, Salisbury, NC, and the Government will determine compliance based on adherence to project drawings and applicable VA regulations. There are no specified evaluation factors, payment office details, invoicing methods, or delivery schedules provided in the presolicitation notice. The Government will not reimburse any costs or provide additional support materials beyond the electronic access points outlined.