The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing Solicitation Number 36C24226B0028, a Sealed Bid (IFB) for the "Replace SCI Steam Coils" project at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside procurement with an estimated construction magnitude between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00. The project involves mechanical and electrical work to replace existing steam pre-heat coils with a new water/glycol loop system, pumps, and electrical panelboards. The performance period is 270 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for January 8, 2026, and questions are due by January 23, 2026. Bids, including an original bid bond, must be emailed by February 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, with the bid opening held virtually via Microsoft Teams at the same time. Contractors must be registered in SAM and verified as SDVOSB in VetBiz or DSBS to be eligible. The solicitation also includes various FAR and VAAR clauses related to Buy American Act, Limitations on Subcontracting, and tax exemptions for construction materials in New York State.

The document outlines a project to replace steam coils at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, Building No. 1, focusing on the 5th Floor SCI and C-Wing Shaft 3 Mechanical Rooms, and the 10th-floor mechanical room. The project entails detailed mechanical and electrical demolition, new work plans, and comprehensive general, HVAC, and piping notes. Key aspects include removing existing medium pressure steam return and supply piping, condensate pumps, and steam coils, and installing new electric condensate return pumps, glycol heating systems, heat exchangers, and preheat coils. The work requires strict adherence to federal, state, and local codes, including ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1, SMACNA standards for ductwork, and ANSI 13.1 for piping identification. The contractor is responsible for verifying site conditions, coordinating with other trades, ensuring workplace safety, obtaining all necessary permits, and guaranteeing materials and labor for one year.

The VAAR 852.219-75 (DEVIATION) outlines subcontracting limitations for VA contracts, ensuring compliance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2). For general construction contracts, offerors must certify that they will not pay more than 85% of the government-paid amount to firms that are not certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Similar limitations apply to services (50%) and special trade construction (75%), excluding material costs in construction. False certifications can lead to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. Contractors must provide documentation to VA upon request to demonstrate compliance, with non-compliance potentially resulting in remedial action. Failure to submit the required certification with the offer will render it ineligible for award.

The “Buy American Certificate” provision (FAR 52.225-2) requires offerors to certify the domestic origin of their end products, distinguishing between domestic and foreign items. Offerors must list foreign end products, specifying their country of origin and indicating if they exceed 55% domestic content, unless they are COTS items. The provision also mandates the identification of domestic end products containing critical components. This certificate ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations, promoting the procurement of American-made goods, particularly those with significant domestic content or critical components, aligning with the Buy American Act policies outlined in FAR Part 25.

Project Number 528A7-23-103, titled "Replace SCI Steam Coils," outlines a mechanical and electrical project at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. The primary objective is to replace existing steam pre-heat coils in seven air handling units on the 5th floor. This involves demolishing current steam coils and associated piping, and constructing a new water/glycol loop with pumps and a heat exchanger to serve new water coils. An additional distribution pump will be added to the boiler hot water system on the 10th floor, and a steam-driven condensate pump will be replaced with an electric-driven system. New power feeds and variable frequency drives will be installed for the three new pumps, and three existing electrical panelboards will be replaced. The owner will manage HVAC Controls electrical work and programming, with the project expected to be completed within 270 calendar days.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Project 528A7-23-103, titled "REPLACE SCI STEAM COILS," outlines general requirements and safety protocols for replacing existing steam pre-heat coils with glycol coils and installing associated mechanical and electrical systems. Key aspects include comprehensive safety regulations, detailed submittal procedures for all project documentation, and strict adherence to schedules to avoid delays. The project emphasizes site preparation, demolition, coordination with other ongoing operations, and protection of existing infrastructure. Specific instructions cover utility services, waste management, as-built drawings, and the temporary use of mechanical, electrical, and elevator equipment. The contractor is responsible for ensuring safety, maintaining services, and providing training and manuals for new equipment, with all work subject to VA review and approval.

This government file, General Decision Number NY20250026, issued on December 12, 2025, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various building construction trades in Onondaga County, New York. It covers classifications such as Asbestos Workers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electricians, Ironworkers, Laborers, Painters, Plumbers, and Power Equipment Operators, among others. The document details specific rates and effective dates for each trade, indicating whether they are union or weighted union average rates. It also includes important information regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, which mandate paid sick leave and a minimum wage for federal contractors, respectively. The file concludes with a comprehensive appeals process for wage determination matters, providing contact information for the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor for initial decisions and further reviews.