Z1DA--531-24-106 | Replace AHU-2 Building 85 | Boise VA Medical Center

The contract pertains to the replacement of Air Handling Unit 2 (AHU-2) in Building 85 at the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center, with a period of performance of 243 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. It is a firm-fixed-price construction project, set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS 238220, with an estimated value between $250,000 and $500,000. The scope includes demolition, site preparation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC system installation, with all work to meet VA standards, applicable codes, and referenced industry standards. The project emphasizes minimal disruption to hospital operations and requires comprehensive documentation, testing, and quality control, with final acceptance at the project site. The solicitation, numbered 36C26026R0019, was posted on November 14, 2025, and includes multiple amendments that update site visit details, evaluation criteria clauses, and submission deadlines. The government will select the awardee based on a "Best Value" tradeoff process, with technical expertise being the most important factor, followed by past performance, and then price. Proposals must be submitted electronically in two separate volumes—technical and price—by 10:00 AM MT on November 17, 2025, via email to the designated contracting officers. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses, including those related to small business representations, socioeconomic categories, wage determinations, and quality assurance procedures. The contractor is responsible for all logistics, including delivery, storage, and offloading of materials, which must be properly labeled and protected during transit. The inspection and acceptance process is conducted at the project site, with the government monitoring performance through the Contracting Officer and COR, ensuring compliance with all contractual and safety standards.