The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for Contract 657A4-21-800, concerning the removal and replacement of end-of-life heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in Building 1 at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. This project involves general construction services, including alterations, hazardous material removal, and site utilities, with a contract duration of 900 calendar days.
The procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with an estimated project cost between $10 million and $20 million. The contract will be awarded through a Best Value Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process. Interested vendors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) under the appropriate NAICS code (236220) and adhere to specific subcontracting guidelines that limit payments to non-SDVOSB firms.
Vendors are encouraged to monitor the SAM website for updates, as the solicitation documents are expected to be available by December 9, 2024. An organized site visit will be scheduled, and vendors are advised to direct inquiries via email to the designated VA representatives, ensuring proper project identification in communications.
This document pertains to a modification of a prior notice regarding the contract for removing and replacing end-of-life HVAC infrastructure at Building 1 of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. The solicitation number for this project is 36C25525R0009, and the deadline for responses is set for January 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The NAICS code has been updated to 238220, which encompasses Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, and establishes a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The modifications specify that this contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). The point of contact for any inquiries is Contract Specialist Lucia Cowsert. This modification underscores the commitment to maintain and upgrade essential HVAC systems while promoting opportunities for small businesses, particularly those owned by service-disabled veterans within the federal contracting framework.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is modifying a previous notice regarding the solicitation for the removal and replacement of end-of-life HVAC infrastructure at Building 1 of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. The primary purpose of this modification is to update the timeline for the posting of the solicitation package, which will now be available for download on or before February 28, 2025. The solicitation falls under the service code Z2DA and is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). Responses to the solicitation are due by March 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The modification includes contact information for the contract specialist, Lucia Cowsert, and an additional agency contact, Arnold J. Payne. This update is pertinent for interested contractors and businesses seeking participation in federal contracting opportunities.