36C24726R0013.pdf

Presolicitation Notice

SUBJECT 508-24-102 | Replace AHUs 2,3,5,17, and 19

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 30901

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24726R0013

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 11-07-2025 5:00pm EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

SET-ASIDE SDVOSBC

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* N041

NAICS CODE* 238220

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Atlanta VAMC 1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901

POINT OF CONTACT

Gregory Snyder gregory.snyder@va.gov 762-333-4273

DESCRIPTION

THIS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

(RFP). CONTRACTORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT FORMAL PROPOSALS UNTIL THE RFP IS POSTED TO

THIS WEBSITE.

1. Set-Aside Information: This acquisition is a 100% Set Aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

a. Prospective Contractors are cautioned that a proposal submitted in response to this solicitation must meet the criteria identified in VAAR Clause 852.219-73, VA NOTICE OF

TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION).

b. Prospective Contractors must comply with VAAR Clause 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF

LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES

AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION). In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

c. For an SDVOSB to be considered as a prospective contractor, the firm must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database (search.certifications.sba.gov) and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (sam.gov) at time of submission of their qualification. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 128.402 and the managing joint venture partner makes the representations under 852.219-73(c). A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph 852.219- 73(d) of the clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

Failure of a prospective SDVOSB to meet these certification requirements by the SBA shall result in elimination from consideration. The firm must also report to VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting in accordance with FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans at dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 if applicable.

2. Contract Information: A Firm Fixed Price Construction contract is contemplated for:

a. Project No. & Title: 508-24-102 - Replace AHUs 2,3,5,17, and 19

b. Work Location: Atlanta, GA VA Medical Center.

c. Magnitude of Construction: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

d. Estimated/target Completion Period: 365 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

e. The NAICS for this acquisition is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a size standard of $19 million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is N041, Installation of Equipment - Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment.

f. Definitization of equitable adjustments for any potential change orders will be handled in accordance with (IAW) federal regulations and policies as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Manual (VAAM), and any other applicable Veterans Affairs (VA) guidelines and policies. Applicable provisions and clauses will be included in the solicitation and subsequent contract. Data regarding VA timelines on definitizations within the past 3 fiscal years is currently unavailable.

https://vaww.aams.ecms.va.gov/AAMS_Production/DAV/6rhyyybjynr001vy/search.certifications.sba.gov https://vaww.aams.ecms.va.gov/AAMS_Production/DAV/nyhvyybjyb8syv0y/www.sam.gov https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212

3. Project Information: The Atlanta VA Medical Center intends to replace five air handling units deemed mechanically deficient in building A. The units to be replaced are the following: 1A-AH02, BA-AH03, 1A-AH05, 4A-AH17 with associated ERU 4A-AH26, and A4-AH19 with associated ERU 6A-AH28. The work shall include limited demolition; structural modifications; and replace plumbing, mechanical, and controls as needed. Provide all labor, materials, supplies, tools and equipment, supervision, excavation, demolition, temporary utilities, temporary services, project management and construction services necessary for the project. The contractor conducts all necessary testing with reports along with support for commissioning activities. All work detailed in drawings and specifications shall be performed.

One or more of the items under this acquisition are subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. Applicable provisions and clauses will be included in the subsequent solicitation and/or contract.

Site Visits: A pre-proposal site visit will be held. Date and time will be announced in the solicitation.

4. Selection Criteria: This requirement will be procured using the Trade-Off Source Selection process providing the best value to the Government.

5. Submission Criteria: Solicitation 36C24726R0013 (including relevant documents, specifications, and drawings) will likely be posted on or about 11/19/2025 to sam.gov under Contract Opportunities. Once it is posted, all responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency if they meet the requirements as listed in the solicitation. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted solely to this website. It will be the responsibility of the offeror to verify the number of amendments issued.

https://sam.gov/