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

This contract, solicitation number 36C26326R0038, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside for the replacement and upgrade of the CLC HVAC system at the VA medical center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The work requires comprehensive construction oversight under a Contractor Quality Control Plan, including submittal management, testing, deficiency tracking, and coordination with government representatives. All work must comply with applicable codes and standards, including ASTM, ACI, ICC IBC, and NFPA requirements, with inspections conducted at the site and acceptance contingent upon correction of all deficiencies. The contract is evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with the only technical factor being Schedule—proposals must demonstrate an acceptable plan covering milestones, weather considerations, and long lead items to be eligible for award. The period of performance is 547 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, expected to be issued on July 15, 2026, with performance ending around January 25, 2028. Contractors must submit proposals in two electronic PDF volumes: a technical volume limited to 20 pages addressing schedule, experience, and key personnel qualifications, and a general offer volume containing signed forms, pricing data, bid bond, and safety records. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM CT on May 6, 2026, and must be submitted via email only. The contract requires compliance with NIST-based cybersecurity controls, VA information system security policies, and HIPAA requirements where protected health information is handled. Key personnel must include BICSI-certified installers and RCDDs, and all workers must pass VA background checks. Materials must meet strict packaging, preservation, and labeling standards, and all documentation—including drawings, manuals, certifications, and calculations—must be submitted in PDF format, with drawings legible at minimum 1/16-inch text size. The government retains final authority on acceptance, and payment will be processed through the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas.