Y1DA--PN: 438-22-900, Replace Boiler Plant (SF) 36C26324R0136
ID: 36C26324R0136Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (Y1DA)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) for a federal contract to replace the boiler plant at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center in South Dakota. The project involves constructing a new 8,155 square foot boiler plant, which will include the installation of three large water-tube boilers, associated utility systems, and various communication and data systems. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation of the medical center's heating and utility infrastructure, with an estimated construction cost ranging between $20 million and $50 million. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central Time, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Derek Fore at derek.fore@va.gov or by phone at 651-293-3032.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Derek ForeContract Specialist
    (651) 293-3032
    derek.fore@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    The Presolicitation Notice outlines an upcoming project managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to replace the boiler plant at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center in South Dakota. The notice indicates that a solicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract will be issued around November 19, 2024, with a proposal submission deadline of January 3, 2025. This project is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), necessitating bidders to be registered and certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification system. The scope of work includes constructing a new boiler plant and associated infrastructure, including utilities, underground storage, and necessary mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. The anticipated construction period spans 915 calendar days. Contractors must possess a Unique Entity Identifier and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). This notice serves as a precursor to the solicitation process, informing potential bidders of the opportunity while setting parameters that emphasize the inclusion of service-disabled veterans in federal contracting, thereby supporting public law and VA guidelines.
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