This document is a modification to a previous notice for Solicitation Number 36C24526R0014, concerning the "512-23-154 LR Construct Consolidated Boiler Spaces" project at the Loch Raven VAMC. The modification, effective November 13, 2025, primarily serves to confirm the site visit and Request for Information (RFI) submission dates. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, at Building 4 on the Loch Raven VAMC Campus in Baltimore, MD. All RFIs must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Liana Holland (Liana.Holland@va.gov) by 9:00 AM EST on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, using the RFI form provided in the solicitation. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC), with a response date of January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This is a modification to Solicitation Number 36C24526R0014 for Project 512-23-154, "Construct Consolidated Boiler Spaces at the Loch Raven VAMC, Baltimore MD." The modification, number 0002, confirms an upcoming site visit on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, meeting outside Building 4 on the Loch Raven VAMC Campus. Attendees must email Contracting Officer Liana Holland (Liana.Holland@va.gov) with the number of participants. If the site visit occurs as scheduled, Requests for Information (RFIs) are due by 9 AM EST on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, with responses posted the week of January 5th, 2026. RFP responses (Volumes I and II) are due by 10 AM EST on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Should the site visit be rescheduled due to weather, RFI and RFP submission dates will be extended accordingly. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This document is a modification to a previous notice, specifically Amendment 0003 for Solicitation Number 36C24526R0014, pertaining to the "Construct Consolidated Boiler Spaces" project at the Loch Raven VAMC in Baltimore, MD. The primary purpose of this amendment is to inform interested parties that the VA has received a challenge to the NAICS code used for this solicitation. As a result, the deadline for the receipt of offers has been extended to January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, and is postponed until the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) issues a decision on the NAICS code challenge. An "IMPORTANT NOTICE ATTACHED" is referenced, and Exhibit 1, a "NOTICE AND ORDER" from the SBA, is included. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The contracting officer is Liana J Holland, and the contracting office is located in Martinsburg, WV.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bids for a construction project, "512-23-154 LR Construct Consolidated Boiler Spaces," at the Loch Raven VAMC in Baltimore, MD. This solicitation, 36C24526R0014, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) with a NAICS code of 238220 ($19 million size standard) and a magnitude between $20 million and $50 million. The project involves constructing a 5,000 sq ft blast-resistant boiler plant with three 6,700 MBH fire tube boilers, reserve fuel tanks, and a control room, along with site work including utility lines and landscaping. The performance period is 730 days from the Notice to Proceed. Proposals are due by January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EST, and must include two volumes: technical evaluation documentation and a detailed pricing proposal. A highly recommended site visit is scheduled for December 8, 2025, and RFIs are due by December 17, 2025. Evaluation criteria include specialized experience in boiler plant construction, phasing plans, past performance, professional staff qualifications, and capacity. Contractors must be registered with SAM.gov and veterans.certify.sba.gov.

The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a presolicitation notice for Project 512-23-154, “Construct Consolidated Boiler Spaces” at the Loch Raven VAMC in Baltimore, MD. This project involves demolition, site preparation, and construction of new consolidated boiler spaces, including architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and landscaping work. The estimated construction cost is between $20 million and $50 million, with a duration of 730 calendar days. Competition is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) approved under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). Prospective contractors must be registered and certified with veterans.certify.sba.gov and sam.gov. The solicitation (36C24526R0014) is an Open Market RFP with Trade-Off Procedures, anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov between November 17th and November 28th, 2025, with a response date of November 14th, 2025. A site visit will be held approximately ten days after the solicitation's posting. Contact Liana J Holland at Liana.Holland@va.gov for inquiries.

The "Consolidated Boiler Spaces" project at Loch Raven, Baltimore, MD (VA Project No. 512-23-154) involves extensive upgrades to the mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems. The project includes detailed plans for site demolition, erosion control, utility installations (water, sanitary, storm, hot water, gas, FDC, fiber optic), structural foundations, and architectural layouts. A key focus is the implementation of a comprehensive gas detection and monitoring system for carbon monoxide, methane, and propane across multiple zones within the boiler room, control room, gas booster, and propane room. This system includes dual-sensing monitors, audiovisual alarms, and direct integration with the Building Automation System (BAS) and Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) for emergency shutdowns of fuel-burning equipment and ventilation control, adhering to NFPA 715 and VHA standards. The project emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and modernization of critical infrastructure.

The document details the final bid narrative for the construction of a new consolidated boiler facility at Loch Raven VA Medical Center, set for completion by July 7, 2025. It covers various engineering aspects, including physical security measures, structural and mechanical designs, plumbing, fire suppression systems, and electrical systems, adhering to numerous applicable codes and standards. Additionally, it outlines the project scope, team roles, and environmental considerations, including air quality and emissions management.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is undertaking the "Loch Raven Construct Consolidated Boiler Spaces" project, contract number 36C24523C0133, which involves general construction, alterations, and site work at the Loch Raven VAMC in Baltimore, MD. The project includes demolishing existing structures and installing new boiler spaces, roads, walks, and drainage. Key aspects cover comprehensive safety requirements, security procedures for personnel and sensitive information, and strict protocols for utility services to maintain continuous Medical Center operations. The project emphasizes environmental protection, restoration of disturbed areas, and adherence to detailed specifications for various construction divisions, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression. The contractor is responsible for site surveys, layout, as-built drawings, and a detailed warranty management plan, ensuring all work meets VA standards and regulatory compliance.

The Department of Veterans Affairs project, "Loch Raven Construct Consolidated Boiler Spaces" (VA Project No. 512-23-154), involves constructing a new 5,000 sq ft boiler plant in Baltimore, MD. This facility will house a new low-pressure heating hot water boiler system with a looped piping distribution to the campus. The project includes extensive civil, structural, architectural, fire alarm, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and technology work. Key requirements include adherence to VA, federal, and state regulations, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and ABAAS. The contractor is responsible for site verification, maintaining a clean work area, and integrating new BACnet-certified DDC devices with the existing Johnson Controls system. Deduct alternates are provided for various scope reductions, including the mezzanine level fit-out and specific equipment/architectural elements. The initiative aims to modernize the VA Medical Center's infrastructure, emphasizing safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

The VHA Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) template (VHA PCRA-1.1, May 21, 2024) provides minimum requirements for categorizing construction, renovation, and maintenance activities by type and safety risk. It helps determine necessary precautions to prevent adverse impacts on patients, employees, and contractors. The template requires the use of activity statements of work and drawings, and emphasizes communication and coordination with affected areas. It specifically addresses non-infection-related safety and must be used with the VHA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) if infection risks are present. The document includes a fillable permit form for posting at activity sites, detailing the activity, project manager, dates, and applicable control measures for inspection/upkeep, small-scale, and large-scale activities. The example provided is for a "Large Scale" project to construct a consolidated boiler building for the LR campus, requiring extensive control measures and hazard analyses. An ICRA is also required for this activity.

The “Loch Raven Boiler Consolidation” project (Project Number: 512-23-154) has issued Bid Addendum 1, dated September 25, 2025. This addendum details updates to control diagrams and site drainage, emphasizing that it is not a change order. Contractors are required to submit Change of Work Proposals for any time or contract sum changes, itemizing labor, material, overhead, and profit breakdowns. Failure to respond within the specified time waives rights to increased compensation or time extensions. The addendum includes no specification changes but numerous drawing changes. These drawing changes include updates to the sheet list (G002), the loading dock drainage system (CU201), relocated unit heaters (MH101), and extensive revisions to control device numbering, gas detection diagrams, and system diagrams across multiple MI series sheets (MI001, MI111, MI601A, MI601B, MI602-MI611, MI701-MI703). Additionally, plumbing drawings (MP101, MP102) show updated valving and unit heater locations.

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) issued a Notice and Order regarding an appeal filed by Venergy Group, LLC, concerning the NAICS code designated in Solicitation No. 36C24526R0014 by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The appeal, filed on November 24, 2025, challenges the NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and was deemed timely. The OHA has instructed the Contracting Officer to amend the solicitation within two business days to notify parties of the appeal, stay the receipt of offers until a decision is issued, provide a link to the solicitation, complete a "CO's Memorandum," and report any further amendments or litigation. Responses to the appeal are due by December 18, 2025, after which the record will close. The OHA's rules of practice and filing instructions are provided, emphasizing the need for a Certificate of Service for all submissions.