Z1DA--Upgrade HVAC System Phase II

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 6, has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price contract under sealed bidding procedures for the Upgrade HVAC System Phase II at Salem VAMC Building 143, with a contract value of $7,210,000. The project, assigned NAICS code 238220, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, requiring the contractor to provide comprehensive labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to replace and upgrade the existing HVAC system in accordance with detailed mechanical, electrical, and fire protection drawings and specifications issued by Freedom Engineering and KCI Technologies. The construction scope includes demolition, new installation of ductwork, piping, HVAC units, associated electrical and plumbing systems, fire protection modifications per NFPA 13, and strict compliance with VA and federal safety, quality, and infection control standards. All work must adhere to technical requirements outlined in revised specifications effective November 21, 2025, and coordinated across multiple disciplines with full documentation of submittals, testing, commissioning, and as-built drawings. Performance is site-specific at Building 143 in Salem, Virginia, and all activities must be conducted with minimal disruption to ongoing medical operations, requiring prior written approval for any utility interruptions and strict adherence to after-hours work protocols. Contractors must comply with a wide array of special requirements, including the designation of a Site Safety and Health Officer and Competent Persons with verified OSHA 30-hour training and additional hazard-specific qualifications. All personnel must complete OSHA 10-hour training, VA Privacy Training, and site-specific safety briefings before beginning work, with weekly documented safety meetings mandatory. The contract mandates E-Verify enrollment, full compliance with HIPAA and the Privacy Act of 1974, and FIPS 140-2 encryption for digital documents. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site, governed by ASTM, NFPA, UL, FM Global, and IBC standards, with final acceptance requiring correction of all deficiencies confirmed by the Government. Bid submissions were required electronically via the Submittal Exchange portal by February 11, 2026, with sealed bids opening on February 12, 2026. The contractor is responsible for all materials to meet specified military standards including MIL-C-19565C and MIL-A-3316C, with labeling requiring NRTL certification and clear references to applicable contract sections. Performance