Z1DZ--693-20-102 | Construct Chiller Plant (VA-25-00072403)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors for the construction of a new chiller plant at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center under solicitation number 36C24426B0002. The project encompasses constructing a building addition, installing three chillers, cooling towers, backup diesel generators, relocating a bulk oxygen tank, and realigning site access. It is planned as a firm fixed price contract with a 600-calendar-day completion period after the Notice to Proceed, and the estimated contract value ranges from $10 million to $20 million. The solicitation will be a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, requiring compliance with all VA, federal, state, and local regulations, with bidders needing to be registered in SAM and VETCERT and provide performance and payment bonds. Prior to the formal solicitation, the VA issued a Request for Information to conduct market research and assess contractor interest and capabilities for this project. This RFI requested detailed responses including statements of interest, contractor qualifications, pricing information from similar projects, and business details to aid in project planning. Although the RFI did not constitute a solicitation, it aimed to gather valuable input to shape the upcoming invitation for bid release. The procurement is being managed by the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 based in Pittsburgh, PA, with Stephen L. Gulotta as the primary contact for the procurement process. The formal solicitation documents are expected to be released on SAM.gov by late February 2026, with proposals due by early June 2026.