C1DB--B21 HVAC Upgrades/Roof Replacement AE Project 659-26-200
ID: 36C24626R0013Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: LABORATORIES AND CLINICS (C1DB)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/66ac649cb3014dc5ac70abeba5d7f32a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified architect-engineer firms for the B21 HVAC Upgrades and Roof Replacement project at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. The procurement requires A-E services to provide schematics, design development, construction documents, technical specifications, construction period services, site visits, cost estimates, and as-built documentation, focusing on the installation of a new AHU 21-8, evaluation and upgrades of the B21 steam system, and roof replacement around AHU 21-8. This project is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and emphasizes compliance with VA standards and codes, with an estimated construction budget between $2 million and $5 million. Interested firms must submit their qualifications using the Standard Form 330 by February 5, 2026, with the anticipated award date for the A-E contract around June 15, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Elaine Belber, Contracting Officer, at Elaine.Belber@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Elaine BelberContracting Officer
    No telephone inquiries accepted.
    elaine.belber@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24626R0013_1.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking Architect-Engineering (A-E) firms for the B21 HVAC Upgrades and Roof Replacement project at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. This project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requires A-E services for schematics, design development, construction documents, technical specifications, construction period services, site visits, cost estimates, and as-built documentation. The scope includes installing a new AHU 21-8, evaluating and upgrading the B21 steam system, and replacing the B21 roof around AHU 21-8. The selection process will prioritize professional qualifications, specialized experience in mechanical and electrical work, past performance, capacity, and construction period services experience. Submissions of SF 330 forms are due by February 5, 2026, with an anticipated A-E contract award around June 15, 2026. All firms must be registered in SAM and certified in the SBA Certification database.
    36C24626R0013.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for Architect-Engineer services. The project, B21 HVAC Upgrades/Roof Replacement (Project #659-26-200) at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center, North Carolina, seeks design services including schematics, construction documents, and cost estimates. The scope involves installing a new AHU 21-8 for the Pharmacy Compounding Room, evaluating and upgrading the B21 steam system, and replacing the roof around AHU 21-8. All designs must comply with VA specifications, infection control guidelines, and applicable codes, with a focus on minimizing disruption during construction. The anticipated construction magnitude is between $2 million and $5 million, with a design period of 243 days. Responses are requested by December 10, 2025, from all businesses for market research purposes, to inform future acquisition strategies and potential set-asides for veteran-owned small businesses.
    659-26-200 SOW.pdf
    This government Statement of Work outlines the A/E Scope of Services for Project No. 659-26-200, titled "B21 HVAC Upgrades and Roof Replacement," for the W.G. Bill Hefner VAMC campus. The project's main goal is to install a new AHU 21-8 for the Pharmacy Compounding Room, evaluate and upgrade the B21 steam system for efficiency (including traps, condensate pumps, PRV stations, and control valves), and replace the roof around AHU 21-8. The services required include site investigation, contract drawings and specifications, cost estimates (with attention to phasing and ICRA), construction period services, and the establishment of a secure File Transfer system. The project emphasizes compliance with VA standards, codes, and guidelines, including VHA Safety & Fire Protection, VA Green Energy Management System (GEMS), and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA). Design documents must update fire alarm and DDC systems to reflect as-built conditions. The total contract period is estimated at 788 calendar days, with a construction budget of $2M - $5M, requiring 20% deductive bid alternates. Design submissions are phased, starting with a 15% Design Development and culminating in Final Construction Bid Documents, with specific deadlines and review meetings. All designs must achieve at least a 30% reduction in energy consumption below ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 for new construction or a 20% reduction for major renovations, if life-cycle cost-effective. Renewable energy resources must also be evaluated. The A/E is responsible for thorough field verification, topographic surveys, and ensuring all designs comply with current federal and state codes and VA publications.
    Sources Sought Questionnaire - B21 HVAC Upgrades and Roof Replacement - 36C24626R0013.pdf
    This is a Sources Sought Notice for the 659-26-200 B21 HVAC Upgrades and Roof Replacement project at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center. The notice, identified by number 36C24626R0013, is solely for market research, not a request for proposals or bids, and no formal solicitation exists yet. The proposed NAICS code is 541330 for Engineering Services. The government will not compensate for information provided. Interested companies must submit their details, including company name, address, point of contact, SAM UEID, socioeconomic and business types, and demonstrate capacity to complete the project, potentially attaching a capability statement. They also need to explain compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting if applicable. The notice also requests feedback on additional information needed for a proposal, the appropriateness of the anticipated performance period, and the magnitude of construction.
    Standard Form 330 - Architect-Engineer Qualifications.pdf
    Standard Form 330 (SF330) is a crucial document for Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms to submit their professional qualifications to federal agencies. This form, mandated by 40 U.S.C. chapter 11 and FAR Part 36, facilitates the selection of A-E firms based on competence and qualifications. The SF330 is divided into two parts: Part I, for contract-specific qualifications, details the proposed team, key personnel resumes, and relevant project examples. Part II outlines a firm's general qualifications, including employee disciplines, experience profiles, and average annual revenues. Agencies use this information, along with performance evaluations and interviews, to select the most qualified firms for A-E contracts. Firms are encouraged to keep their Part II updated and adhere to specific agency instructions when submitting the form.
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