Y1JZ--558-23-155 Generator Exhaust Modification GC

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through Network Contracting Office 6, is seeking a qualified contractor to perform construction services to correct deficiencies in the exhaust system for three diesel generators located in Building 18 at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. The project entails the modification and rerouting of the existing exhaust system to ensure that exhaust emissions are directed away from building air handling unit intakes and windows, improving safety and operational efficiency. The scope of work includes general construction and alterations related to the exhaust system, installation of new exhaust fans, and all necessary repairs to the building's facade and roof to accommodate these modifications. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and qualified supervision, completing the work within 270 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The estimated contract value is between $500,000 and $1,000,000, reflecting a moderate-scale commercial and institutional building construction project under NAICS code 238220. This procurement is structured as a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, requiring offerors to possess current SBA certification in the VetCert database and active registration in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. The contract will be awarded as a single firm fixed-price contract via an Invitation for Bid (IFB), anticipated to be released around November 25, 2025, with bids due approximately 72 days thereafter. A mandatory site visit is tentatively scheduled for December 16, 2025, to familiarize bidders with existing conditions. All inquiries and submissions relating to this solicitation must be conducted via email to the Contract Specialist, Elaine Belber. The project will be inspected and accepted at the Durham VA Medical Center site to ensure compliance with provided design drawings and specifications, although formal FAR contract clauses and detailed evaluation criteria have not yet been published, as the acquisition is currently in the presolicitation phase. Contractors must comply with all applicable federal construction standards and limitations on subcontracting applicable to SDVOSB contracts, ensuring full adherence to the project’s quality, safety, and performance requirements.