J045--DUCT CLEANING BASE + 4OYS
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking vendors to provide comprehensive duct cleaning services for the Clement Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Great Lakes Acquisition Center is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of performing thorough cleaning of central fan systems, ductwork, and mechanical systems. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, management, and equipment to complete annual inspections, cleaning, scraping, degreasing, and fire retardant maintenance. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement via email to susan.pasholk@va.gov by January 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, including detailed service experience, UEI number, and point of contact information. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 561790 for Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings, and work must be performed primarily outside normal facility hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM to minimize disruption to hospital operations.
This pre-solicitation notice does not currently have a specific set-aside designation, though it notes potential limitations on subcontracting if future set-asides are implemented for veteran-owned small businesses. The solicitation is explicitly a market research exercise and does not guarantee a formal request for proposal will be issued. Contractors should be prepared to perform work during weekends and off-hours, with the primary objective of maintaining clean and functional mechanical systems at the medical center. While no specific budget range or award value is mentioned, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate capability to handle comprehensive duct cleaning services for a large medical facility. The contract appears to be structured with a base year and potential four-year extension, indicating a potential multi-year service requirement. Interested firms should carefully review the subcontracting limitations, which restrict non-similarly situated subcontractors to no more than 50% of the contract value.
36C25225Q0169 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
12/27/24, 10:15 AM J045--DUCT CLEANING BASE + 4OYS
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking a small business contractor to perform comprehensive duct cleaning services at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, tools, management, and equipment to clean central fan systems, associated ductwork systems, and other mechanical systems and equipment at the facility. The solicitation, identified as #36C25225Q0169, requires contractors to have expertise in building maintenance and cleaning services, specifically within NAICS category 561790 for Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings. Responses to the pre-solicitation notice are due by February 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with Susan Pasholk serving as the contracting officer. While specific evaluation criteria were not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, contractors can expect standard assessments of technical capability, past performance, and compliance with contract requirements.
The contract is specifically set aside for small businesses and includes a base period with four additional option years, providing potential long-term engagement for the selected contractor. The work will be performed at 5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295, with the precise contract value not explicitly stated in the pre-solicitation notice. The procurement follows PSC code J045 for Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment, indicating a specialized scope of work. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to perform comprehensive mechanical system cleaning with minimal disruption to the medical center's operations. The multi-year structure suggests the Veterans Affairs is seeking a reliable, qualified contractor who can provide consistent, high-quality duct cleaning services throughout the contract period.
36C25225Q0169 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
1/21/25, 10:43 AM J045--DUCT CLEANING BASE + 4OYS
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive duct cleaning services at the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Hines, IL. The solicitation requires the selected vendor to perform all necessary labor, supervision, materials, and equipment for cleaning grilles and fan systems, conducting Air Change (ACH) Testing, and replacing filters. Contractors must provide certified technicians with a minimum of two years of experience and be prepared to work largely outside normal business hours to minimize disruption to hospital operations. The initial contract period spans from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods available through March 31, 2030. Proposals are due by February 10, 2025, with a site visit scheduled for February 4, 2025, and price evaluation will consider the base year and all option periods.
The contract opportunity is classified under NAICS category 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings) and does not have a specific small business set-aside. The incumbent contractor for this project is Harley Ventures, Inc. Work will primarily be performed in Milwaukee, WI 53295, involving interior ductwork with main trunks ranging from 24-30 inches in diameter and 8-inch drops to diffusers. The contractor will be required to provide approximately 120 hours of duct cleaning services annually in areas designated by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), with additional emergency work assigned as needed. Wage rates will be determined by the Department of Labor Wage Determination for Milwaukee area counties, with specific hourly rates and benefits outlined in the solicitation documents. Contractors must also adhere to VA security protocols and submit detailed service reports following each cleaning operation.
36C25225Q0169 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
1/21/25, 10:44 AM