Z1DA--PN: 636A6-22-104, Replace Boiler Plant Brine Tank (DM) PO# 636C67071

The contract solicitation 36C26326B0007 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 23, pertains to the replacement of the Boiler Plant Brine Tank system at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System, located at the Des Moines VA Medical Center. The project involves removing and replacing two existing brine generation tanks and one brine tank within Building 11 with new free-standing poly tanks. The scope encompasses all necessary mechanical, electrical, structural, and site restoration work to support the installation. The performance period is set for 365 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, with contractor obligations including maintaining uninterrupted 24/7 medical center operations, coordinating work phases with the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and adhering to safety protocols, conduct standards, and tobacco use policies. The solicitation is a sealed bid set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under the Veterans First Contracting Program, with an estimated contract value between $1 million and $2 million. The solicitation process is scheduled to open on or after November 20, 2025, with proposal submissions due by December 31, 2025. All solicitation documents and bid submissions are managed through the SAM.gov portal, requiring SDVOSB certification registration in the SBA database. Detailed architectural and engineering drawings prepared by Anderson Engineering of MN, LLC support the construction requirements, including site plans, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and hazardous materials considerations. The contractor will also follow comprehensive construction specifications that cover general requirements, demolition, concrete, metals, plumbing, electrical, fire suppression, and earthwork. Wage determinations adhering to federal requirements, including minimum wage rates for various construction trades in Polk County, Iowa, will apply, reflecting compliance with applicable executive orders on labor standards and paid sick leave. The contract mandates submission of regular progress reports, use of construction management software, and cooperation with VA audits to confirm compliance with subcontracting limitations specified under VAAR 852.219-75. While typical FAR contract clauses and administrative data were not directly identified in the document set, standard federal construction contract requirements such as bonding and OSHA safety compliance are implied components of contract administration.