The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for project 36C24226B0028, "Replace SCI Steam Coils" at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. This construction project, estimated between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The scope includes replacing existing steam pre-heat coils in seven air handling units with a new water/glycol loop system, adding a distribution pump, and upgrading electrical panelboards. Performance is required within 270 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bids, including a bid bond for amounts over $150,000, must be emailed by February 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Key requirements include SAM registration with a Unique Entity Identifier and SDVOSB verification on VetBiz. VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate and FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate are required with the bid. Offerors are advised on New York State sales tax exemptions for construction materials and compliance with various FAR and VAAR clauses, including those related to Buy American, wage rates, and security prohibitions.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for Project # 528A7-23-103,

The project at Syracuse VA Medical Center, Project No. 528A7-23-103, involves replacing Steam Coils (SCI) on the 5th and 10th floors and C-Wing mechanical rooms. This initiative includes extensive mechanical and electrical demolition, new work installations, and adherence to stringent construction and safety standards. Key tasks include removing existing steam piping and condensate pump assemblies, and installing new electric condensate return pumps, heat exchangers, glycol makeup systems, and preheat coils. The project mandates coordination with the VAMC COR for all shutdowns, especially to prevent heating loss when temperatures are below 45°F. All work must comply with federal, state, and local codes, including the New York State Uniform Fire Protection and Building Code, and industry standards like SMACNA and ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, permits, and ensuring workplace safety.

The VAAR 852.219-75 (DEVIATION) clause outlines limitations on subcontracting for VA contracts, ensuring compliance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2). Offerors must certify that they will adhere to specific subcontracting limits based on the contract type: 50% for services, 85% for general construction, and 75% for special trade construction, with exclusions for material costs in construction. Subcontracted work by similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors counts towards these limits. False certifications can lead to severe penalties, including criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001. Contractors may be required to provide documentation to verify compliance, and failure to cooperate can result in remedial action. The certification must be completed and submitted with the offer to be considered for award.

The Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022) provision outlines certification requirements for offerors regarding the domestic or foreign origin of end products supplied to the U.S. Government. Offerors must certify that each end product, with exceptions, is a domestic end product and identify any domestic end products containing critical components. They are also required to list foreign end products, indicating their country of origin and, for non-iron/steel items, whether they exceed 55 percent domestic content, unless they are COTS items. The document defines key terms such as “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “critical component,” “domestic end product,” “end product,” and “foreign end product.” The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with policies and procedures from part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This provision ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations aimed at prioritizing domestic products.

This document outlines the general requirements and safety protocols for the Department of Veterans Affairs Project 528A7-23-103, which involves replacing SCI Steam Coils. The project requires the contractor to replace existing steam pre-heat coils with glycol coils and install associated mechanical and electrical equipment. Key aspects include strict adherence to VA security management, safety requirements (including a detailed Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analyses), and coordination with medical center operations to minimize disruptions. The contractor is responsible for site preparation, demolition, waste management, quality control, and providing as-built drawings and operation/maintenance manuals. The document emphasizes the importance of submittals, testing, and training VA personnel. Special attention is given to utility services, protection of existing structures, and the proper handling of government-furnished property and relocated items.

This document, General Decision Number NY20250026, issued on December 12, 2025, details prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for building construction projects in Onondaga County, New York. It supersedes NY20240026 and includes various modifications throughout 2025. The document lists specific classifications such as Asbestos Worker, Electrician, Carpenter, Plumber, and various Laborer and Operator roles, each with their respective hourly rates and fringe benefits. It clarifies different rate identifiers: Union Rate, Union Average Rate (UAVG), Survey Rate (SU), and State Adopted Rate (SA). The file also provides information on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, which mandate paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors, respectively. Finally, it outlines a comprehensive appeals process for wage determinations, including initial contact with the WHD Branch of Wage Surveys or Construction Wage Determinations, requests for review by the Wage and Hour Administrator, and appeals to the Administrative Review Board.