Y1JZ--Generator Exhaust Modification GC Project #558-23-155
ID: 36C24626B0002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS (Y1JZ)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7f6cc48e2fb74c88ad2bf42a7a33313a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for the Generator Exhaust Modification project at the Durham VA Medical Center, specifically aimed at enhancing the exhaust system for three diesel generators located in Building 18. The project entails general construction, alterations, and the installation of new rooftop exhaust fans, with a focus on rerouting exhaust away from air handling unit intakes and building windows to address existing deficiencies. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational safety and compliance with various federal and local codes, ensuring minimal disruption to the medical center's ongoing operations. Interested contractors, particularly those classified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), should note that bids are due by February 5, 2026, with an estimated construction budget between $500,000 and $1,000,000. For further inquiries, contact Elaine B. Belber at Elaine.Belber@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Elaine BelberContract Specialist
    No telephone inquiries accepted.
    elaine.belber@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24626B0002_1.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor for Project 558-23-155, Generator Exhaust Modification GC, at the Durham VA Medical Center in North Carolina. This presolicitation notice outlines the requirement to correct a deficiency in the exhaust system for three diesel generators in Building 18. The project involves general construction, alterations, installation of new exhaust fans, and associated façade and roof repairs to reroute the exhaust system away from air handling unit intakes and building windows. The estimated construction cost is between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a 270-calendar-day completion timeframe. This will be a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, requiring offerors to be registered and certified in the SBA database. An Invitation for Bid (IFB) is anticipated around November 25, 2025, with bids due approximately 72 days later. A single site visit is tentatively scheduled for December 16, 2025. All solicitation materials and amendments will be posted on SAM.gov, and interested vendors must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award. Inquiries should be directed via email to Contract Specialist Elaine Belber.
    36C24626B0002_2.pdf
    This government solicitation, 36C24626B0002, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for construction services. The project, titled "Generator Exhaust Modification for Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC)," involves modifying the exhaust system for three diesel generators in Building 18 to reroute exhaust away from air handling unit intakes and building windows. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $500,000 and $1,000,000 and is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Key dates include a site visit on December 16, 2025, questions due by December 23, 2025, and bids due by February 5, 2026. The performance period is 270 calendar days after the notice to proceed, and a bid guarantee is required for bids exceeding $150,000. The solicitation also outlines wage rate requirements, Buy American provisions, and various certifications and representations that offerors must complete for bid submission.
    36C24626B0002.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6), issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Generator Exhaust Modification project (GC Project #558-23-155) at the Durham VA Medical Center in North Carolina. This is a market research effort, not a request for proposals. The project involves construction services to modify the exhaust system for three diesel generators in Building 18, relocating the exhaust away from air handling unit intakes and building windows. The scope includes general construction, alterations, new exhaust fan installation, and associated façade and roof repairs. The anticipated magnitude of construction is between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a performance period of 270 days. The NAICS code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors) with a $19.0 Million size standard, and the PSC code is Y1JZ (Construction of Miscellaneous Buildings). Responses are due by October 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT, via email to Contract Specialist Elaine Belber (elaine.belber@va.gov). The VA encourages responses from all businesses, regardless of size, to inform future acquisition strategy and potential set-aside determinations, particularly for SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
    558-23-155 Drawings.pdf
    The Durham VA Medical Center is undertaking a Generator Exhaust Modification project, focusing on upgrading the exhaust system in Building 1, F-Wing. The project involves modifying existing exhaust ducts to connect to new stainless steel ducts, installing insulation, and constructing a stainless steel drain piping system that spills to grade. Key architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans detail the scope, including roof plan general notes for duct supports and equipment curb rails, and exterior elevation general notes addressing asbestos-containing materials during anchor installation. The contractor must adhere to strict VA, federal, state, and local codes, coordinate all work to avoid conflicts, and ensure continuous hospital operations with minimal interruptions. Specific safety protocols, including asbestos handling, fire safety checklists, and hazard control, are mandated. The project emphasizes maintaining functionality, accessibility, and compliance with all relevant standards.
    558-23-155 Specifications.pdf
    The Durham VA Medical Center's Project Number 558-23-155 outlines a Generator Exhaust Modification. This involves general construction, alterations, installation of new rooftop exhaust fans, and associated façade and roof repairs. The project emphasizes stringent safety, security, and environmental controls, including a detailed security plan, key control, document control, and vehicle restrictions. The contractor must develop a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule with cost-loaded activities, and adhere to specific requirements for submittals, testing, and commissioning. The document also details comprehensive warranty management procedures, utility service availability, and protocols for historic preservation. The Medical Center will remain operational throughout the 24/7 project, necessitating careful coordination and phasing to minimize disruption.
    Contractor Invoice Form.pdf
    The document is a
    Sources Sought Questionnaire - Generator Exhaust Modification - 36C24626B0002.pdf
    This Sources Sought Notice, identified as 36C24626B0002, is a market research initiative for the "Generator Exhaust Modification, Project #558-23-155" at the Durham VA Medical Center. The proposed NAICS code for this project is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). The notice explicitly states it is NOT a request for proposal or quote, and no formal solicitation exists. The government will not compensate for information provided. The notice requests interested companies to submit details including their name, address, point of contact, SAM UEID, socioeconomic and business types, bonding capacity (single and aggregate), and evidence of project capacity. Additionally, companies are asked to explain compliance with subcontracting limitations, identify any further information needed for a proposal, estimate project completion time, assess the appropriateness of the anticipated Magnitude of Construction, and specify any deterrents to responding to this requirement.
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