Y1NB--Project 585-21-115 Replace Boiler Plant at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI -- NAICS 236220 General Construction
ID: 36C25225R0004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF HEATING AND COOLING PLANTS (Y1NB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1677bab84723437f9f782b6dda34a2dd/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for Project 585-21-115, which involves replacing the Boiler Plant at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. The project entails the construction of an approximately 7,000 square foot addition to the existing facility, installation of three high-pressure fire-tube boilers, and necessary structural, electrical, and mechanical modifications, with an estimated budget between $20 million and $50 million. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the facility's capacity to serve approximately 20,000 veterans annually, ensuring reliable heating and cooling services. Interested firms must submit their qualifications, including previous construction experience and bonding capabilities, by September 24, 2024, to Kristi Kluck at Kristi.Kluck3@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kristi KluckContracting Officer
    (414) 844-4879
    Kristi.Kluck3@va.gov
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    36C25225R0004_1.docx
    This Sources Sought Notice pertains to the replacement of the Boiler Plant at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, located in Iron Mountain, MI. The project, identified as 585-21-115, aims to replace outdated infrastructure and includes the addition of roughly 7,000 square feet to the existing facility, accommodating three new high-pressure fire-tube boilers and associated systems. Approximately $20 million to $50 million is budgeted for this construction task, which will enhance the facility's capacity to serve around 20,000 veterans annually. The contracting office seeks information from businesses of all sizes to assess interest and qualifications for this endeavor. It is not a request for proposals but a means to determine the feasibility of setting aside the contract for small businesses, specifically Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Interested parties must submit their company details, previous construction experience, and bonding capacities by September 24, 2024. The notice explicitly clarifies that this is part of market research and does not imply any commitment from the government for contract awarding or payment for information provided.
    36C25225R0004.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a Sources Sought Notice for Project 585-21-115, which entails replacing the Boiler Plant at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. This construction project, classified under NAICS code 236220, is anticipated to cost between $20 million and $50 million. The work scope includes the addition of approximately 7,000 square feet to the current facility and the installation of three high-pressure fire-tube boilers, along with necessary structural, electrical, mechanical, and site-related modifications. The objective of the notice is to gather information from potential contractors of all sizes regarding their interests, capabilities, and qualifications to assess if a set-aside for small businesses is feasible. Interested firms must provide various details, including project experience in complex mechanical and plumbing construction, and their business size category, particularly concerning service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, and hub zone businesses. Responses are due by September 24, 2024, and will help the government in deciding how to proceed with the acquisition process. This notice serves as a market research tool, rather than a solicitation for proposals, emphasizing the VA’s strategy to facilitate qualified contractor engagement for necessary construction projects.
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