36C26326R0038, PN: 438-23-450, Replace & Upgrade CLC HVAC {SF}

The contract presolicitation outlines a construction project to replace and upgrade the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system for the Community Living Center (CLC) at the VA Sioux Falls Healthcare System campus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This comprehensive effort includes general construction, electrical work, demolition, and all necessary activities to complete the HVAC improvement in accordance with VA and local codes, specifications, and drawings. The solicitation is expected to be posted around April 13, 2026, with organized site visits, question submissions, and proposal deadlines scheduled through May 2026. The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and is anticipated to have an estimated value ranging between $10 million and $20 million. The period of performance will extend for approximately 547 calendar days following issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, where proposals must meet technical acceptability criteria including scheduling, milestone planning, and demonstration of project understanding before price is considered. The contractor will be responsible for implementing a robust Construction Quality Control (CQC) system covering submittals, inspections, deficiencies, and compliance verification aligned with specified standards such as ASTM and NFPA. Inspections and acceptance will occur both at the contractor's site and the project location, with final acceptance contingent on correction of any deficiencies. Payment will be made by the Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center, and electronic invoicing is required. Security clearances are specified under VA policy but no classified access is required. Proposals must be submitted electronically in two separate PDF volumes by the May 6, 2026 deadline. The contract will be administered by the VA Network Contracting Office 23, based in Omaha, Nebraska, with full adherence to federal acquisition regulations and VA-specific clauses governing pricing, subcontracting, warranties, safety, and contract administration.