Z1DA--595-24-106 Replace Steam Traps Phase 1 D/B (VA-24-00024837)
ID: 36C24424R0084Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (Z1DA)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to solicit proposals for a Design-Build contract to replace steam traps at the Lebanon VA Medical Center, under solicitation number 36C24424R0084. This project, designated as "Replace Steam Traps Phase 1," is specifically set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and will follow a two-phase design-build selection process. The selected contractor will collaborate with an Architect Engineering firm to ensure compliance with VA guidelines and local regulations, with a contract value projected between $250,000 and $500,000, and a performance period of 270 days from the Notice to Proceed. Interested parties should note that the Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be issued on or around October 9, 2024, and a pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 15, 2024. For further inquiries, contractors must contact Amy Demarest via email at amy.demarest@va.gov.

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    Amy DemarestContract Specialist
    (412) 860-7204
    amy.demarest@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to solicit proposals for a Design-Build contract to replace steam traps at the Lebanon VA Medical Center, under solicitation number 36C24424R0084. This project, designated as "Replace Steam Traps Phase 1," is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and will follow a two-phase design-build selection process. The winning contractor will work with an Architect Engineering firm to deliver design and construction services compliant with VA guidelines and local regulations. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), with a projected construction cost between $250,000 and $500,000, and a timeframe of 270 days from the Notice to Proceed. The RFP will be issued on or around October 9, 2024, and all communications, including questions, must be submitted via email. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 15, 2024. Contractors must be registered with the System Award Management database and verified by the VA to participate. This presolicitation notice indicates the VA's commitment to effective project management and compliance with federal acquisition standards.
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