4120--Ambulatory Duct Insulation at the Pittsburgh VAMC

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C24426Q0076, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, clarifies the solicitation's closing date. The purpose of this amendment is to inform all offerors that the solicitation will now close on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning one copy, acknowledging it on their offer, or sending a separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt prior to the specified closing time may result in the rejection of their offer. This amendment is critical for ensuring that all prospective contractors are aware of the updated deadline for submitting their proposals.

This amendment to solicitation 36C24426Q0076 clarifies the closing date for the "Ambulatory Duct Insulation at the Pittsburgh VAMC" project. The solicitation will now close on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA. No further questions regarding this solicitation will be answered. The project is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and falls under NAICS code 238990. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, located in Pittsburgh, PA.

This government solicitation, 36C24426Q0076, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks quotes for the removal of old duct insulation and installation of new insulation and jacketing at the Pittsburgh VAMC. The project involves replacing existing insulation and jacketing on an exterior duct (52"W x 48"H x 12'L) with new 2-inch-thick foam board insulation and venture clad jacketing on the 2nd floor roof. This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with a NAICS code of 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) and a size standard of $19 Million. Quotes are due by March 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price award based on the lowest-price technically acceptable quote, evaluated on price, minimum qualifications (three similar projects in the last three years), and compliance with submission instructions. Contractors must be registered in SAM and VetCert, and adhere to limitations on subcontracting, ensuring at least 50% of the service portion is performed by certified SDVOSBs.

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This VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2022) clause outlines requirements for contractors to comply with subcontracting limitations when performing services or construction for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as mandated by 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2). For service contracts, contractors cannot pay more than 50% of the government-paid amount to non-VIP-listed SDVOSBs or VOSBs. General construction contracts limit payments to 85% for non-VIP-listed firms, while special trade contractors have a 75% limit. Material costs are excluded for construction. The offeror must certify compliance, acknowledging that false certifications are subject to criminal and civil penalties. The VA can request documentation to verify compliance at any time, with non-compliance potentially leading to referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee, fines, or prosecution. Failure to submit the required certification with the offer renders the bid ineligible for award.