The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for the replacement of LA108 AC coils at the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center located in Columbia, SC. The solicitation number is 36C24725Q0053 and will be set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Interested contractors must supply all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the complete replacement work. The solicitation is expected to be posted on beta.SAM.gov around September 6, 2024, with quotes due by September 20, 2024. The project falls under the NAICS code 238220, which covers plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractors, with a size standard of $19 million. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate. All inquiries regarding the presolicitation notice can be directed to Contract Specialist Stanley Turner via email. This notice indicates the VA's ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving health facilities for veterans through contractual opportunities.
The document outlines an amendment to the solicitation for the replacement of air conditioning coils at a specific facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Key details include the extension of the offer submission deadline to September 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, and a response to vendor questions regarding the logistics and requirements for the project.
The amendment clarifies that the work involves replacing coils only, with no new condenser units being provided, despite inquiries regarding the feasibility of using larger cranes that might require the temporary closure of the hospital’s main entrance. Additional questions addressed concerns over the downtime for the existing air conditioning units, the necessity of specific units, and the project’s tax-exempt status.
The document emphasizes the importance of timely acknowledgment of amendments and clear communication between contractors and the contracting officer. Overall, it highlights the VA’s commitment to ensuring a smooth bidding process while providing necessary clarifications to all bidders involved.