36C24126Q0472_Industry Day.pdf
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This is a Special Notice announcing an Industry Day for a Department of Veterans Affairs steam distribution system upgrade project.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1, is hosting an Industry Day on May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET at the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053, Building 1 Room 1265). The purpose is to gather contractor perspectives and feedback on project 631-19-002, Upgrade Steam Distribution System Phase II, which will be incorporated into an upcoming solicitation (Solicitation Number 36C24126Q0472). The work involves removal and upgrade of steam distribution systems in Buildings 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 15, and 16, conducted in multiple coordinated phases. Scope includes demolition of existing structures, new construction, power distribution to new system components, upgrades or connections to the existing campus Building Management System, and removal of hazardous materials including asbestos and lead paint. Fire-rated containment and ICRA barriers are required at all demolition and construction areas. The NAICS code is 236220 (Construction of Buildings and Engineering-Related Structures), and the Product Service Code is Z2NZ (Other Facilities Support Services).
Industry Day objectives include understanding construction challenges from contractors' perspectives, identifying major cost drivers, clarifying VA contributions, identifying uncertainties and risk mitigations, discussing value engineering opportunities, and exploring alternative products to increase competition. The preliminary agenda includes welcome and introductions, mission/program overview, objectives discussion, and site walk. Registration is required by 4:30 PM ET on May 13, 2026, with attendance requiring company name, point of contact information, and member names. The Industry Day is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation; participation is voluntary with no Government cost reimbursement. Attached specifications and bid drawings are available for review.
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Special Notice
SUBJECT* 631-19-002 Upgrade Steam Distribution System Phase II Industry Day
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 01053-9764
SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24126Q0472
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 05-13-2026 4:30PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK,
USA
ARCHIVE 99 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* Z2NZ
NAICS CODE* 236220
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 1
VA CENTRAL WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HCS
421 North Main Street
Leeds MA 01053-9764
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer
Brian Kelly
Brian.Kelly@va.gov
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS Brian.Kelly@va.gov
EMAIL DESCRIPTION Brian.Kelly@va.gov
DESCRIPTION
1. Description Date: May 18, 2026
Time: 11:00AM ET
Format: In-Person at 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053. Building 1 Room 1265 (Learning Center).
Purpose: To understand industry’s perspective on the project and implement the feedback from the Industry Day to incorporate into the upcoming solicitation.
Opportunity Overview: Work includes the removal and upgrade of steam distribution system in Buildings 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 15, 16. Work will be completed in multiple phases within each building as coordinated between the awarded contractor and COR. Work includes the necessary removal of existing structures, new construction, and certain other items in order to upgrade the steam distribution system as indicated in the Specifications and Drawings. Work also includes power distribution to new system components where required and upgrades or connections to the existing campus BMS to control new installations where required and the removal of existing hazardous materials including asbestos and lead paint. The scope of work also includes the construction of fire rated containment and ICRA barriers at all areas of demolition, asbestos abatement, lead removal, new construction, etc.
2. Objectives Goals for Industry Day Outcome:
- Understand Challenges for construction regarding this project from a contractor’s perspective.
- Understand the major cost drivers.
- What can the VA contribute to provide more clarity.
- What are the uncertainties or risk mitigations not considered.
- What if any value engineering ideas should be considered.
- Are there alternative products that should be considered to promote more competition.
3. Preliminary Agenda
- Welcome & Introductions
- Mission/Program Overview
- Discussion of Objectives
- Site Walk
4. Registration Instructions Registration Email: RSVP to Brian.Kelly@va.gov mailto:Brian.Kelly@va.gov
Registration Deadline: 4:30PM ET on May 13, 2026
Required Information:
- Company Name
- POC Name & Email
- Members to be in Attendance
5. Event Logistics In-Person Event
- Venue & Address: 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053. Building 1 Room 1265 (Learning Center)
- Parking & Access Instructions: Park in Visitor Parking, please do not park in spots designated for patient parking.
6. Points of Contact Name: Brian Kelly
Email: Brian.Kelly@va.gov
7. Additional Information See Attached Specifications and Drawings.
8. Disclaimers This Industry Day is for informational and planning purposes only.
This notice does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposal.
Participation is voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse any associated costs.
Information affecting potential solicitations will be posted publicly to ensure fairness.
ATTACHMENTS
See attached document: 631-19-002 Steam Ph2 Specifications 3-31-2026_Rev1.
See attached document: 631-19-002 Steam Ph2 Bid Drawings 3-31-2026_Rev1.
| 1. Description |
| 2. Objectives |
| 3. Preliminary Agenda |
| 4. Registration Instructions |
| 5. Event Logistics |
| 6. Points of Contact |
| 7. Additional Information |
| 8. Disclaimers |
| ATTACHMENTS |
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