C1NZ--Campus Chilled Water Loop Repairs AE Project 659-26-300
ID: 36C24626R0011Type: 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: OTHER UTILITIES (C1NZ)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified architect-engineer firms to provide design services for the Campus Chilled Water Loop Repairs project at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in North Carolina. The selected firm will be responsible for developing schematics, construction documents, technical specifications, and providing construction period services to repair and replace the existing chilled water line, which includes trenching, excavation, and installation of new valves and lines. This project is critical for enhancing the efficiency of the chilled water system and is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with submissions due by 11:00 A.M. EST on January 14, 2026. Interested firms must submit their qualifications using Standard Form 330 and ensure compliance with North Carolina licensing requirements, with further inquiries directed to Contracting Officer Elaine Belber at Elaine.Belber@va.gov.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms for the "Campus Chilled Water Loop Repairs" project at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in North Carolina. This presolicitation notice, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requests SF 330 qualification packages by January 14, 2026. The selected firm will provide design services, including schematics, construction documents, and construction period services, to repair and replace the existing chilled water line. The project involves trenching, excavation, road removal, paving, and new valve/line installation, with an estimated design period of 180 days. Evaluation criteria prioritize professional qualifications, specialized experience in mechanical and civil work, past performance, capacity, and construction period services experience. All submissions must include specific company information and adhere to North Carolina licensing requirements.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for Architect-Engineer (A/E) services. This is not a request for proposal but seeks information for Campus Chilled Water Loop Repairs (Project #659-26-300) at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. The project involves designing repairs and replacements for the existing chilled water line between Building 8 and Building 4 to improve system efficiency. The scope of work includes schematics, design development, construction documents, technical specifications, construction period services, site visits, cost estimates, and as-built documentation. The anticipated construction magnitude is between $100,000 and $250,000, with a design period of 180 calendar days and a total contract period of 725 days. The applicable NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a $25.5 Million size standard, and the PSC code is C1NZ (Architect And Engineering - Construction: Other Utilities). Responses are requested by November 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, from all interested parties, including small and large businesses, to determine the acquisition strategy and potential set-aside requirements.
    This document is a Sources Sought Notice (Number 36C24626R0011) for market research regarding the "Campus Chilled Water Loop Repairs" project at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center. It is not a request for proposal or quote. The notice seeks information from interested companies, particularly concerning their capacity to complete the project and how they would comply with limitations on subcontracting. The proposed NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services). The government is gathering information to understand industry capabilities and gain feedback on the anticipated period of performance and magnitude of construction. Companies are asked to provide their business details, including socioeconomic status, SAM UEID, and to explain what additional information they would need to submit a proposal.
    Standard Form 330 (SF330) is used by federal agencies to collect professional qualifications from architect-engineer (A-E) firms for contract selection, as mandated by 40 U.S.C. chapter 11 and FAR Part 36. Selection is based on competence, qualifications, performance evaluations, and interviews. The form is divided into two parts: Part I, Contract-Specific Qualifications, details information for a particular contract, including team members, key personnel resumes, and example projects. Part II, General Qualifications, outlines a firm’s or specific branch office's overall capabilities, including ownership, employee disciplines, and average professional services revenues. Agencies may supplement these instructions, and firms are encouraged to keep their Part II updated. The form also includes comprehensive lists of disciplines and experience categories with corresponding codes.
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