Z1DA--Upgrade HVAC System Phase II

The contract opportunity titled "Upgrade HVAC System Phase II" (Solicitation Number 36C24626B0005, Project Number 658-19-104) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Salem VA Medical Center, involves a significant HVAC system upgrade on the 2nd floor of Building 143. The scope includes all labor, materials, supervision, site preparation, demolition of existing HVAC components, and installation of new HVAC systems in compliance with forthcoming technical specifications and drawings. The estimated project value ranges from $5 million to $10 million, falling under NAICS code 238220, covering plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors. This solicitation is anticipated to be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, requiring interested offerors to be registered in SAM and certified through the VetCert program to verify their SDVOSB status. Proposal submissions will be managed electronically via SAM.gov, with the solicitation release expected on or about December 2, 2025, and responses due approximately 30 days thereafter. Although the detailed contract clauses, evaluation criteria, pricing structure, and delivery schedule are not present in the pre-solicitation materials, it is clear that the performance location is the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. The government will oversee inspection and acceptance at the site, ensuring compliance with project specifications once available. No specific packaging, marking, invoicing instructions, or accounting data are provided at this stage. The point of contact for this solicitation is Bryant L. Guerrant, Contract Specialist at the Network Contracting Office 6, reachable via email and phone. Contractors should anticipate additional requirements and instructions detailed in the formal solicitation, including finalized contract clauses, evaluation factors, and proposal submission formats. Overall, the procurement seeks a qualified SDVOSB firm capable of delivering a comprehensive HVAC system upgrade that meets federal standards and VA medical facility operational needs.