36C25526R0129.docx

SUBJECT*

657A5-21-401, Construct New Campus Chiller Plant, MRN

GENERAL INFORMATION

2401 West Main St.

Marion Illinois

COUNTRY

CONTACT INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Maria Hoover maria.hoover@va.gov 913-946-1130

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice

DESCRIPTION

Presolicitation Notice

Construct New Campus Chiller Plant Marion VA Medical Center - VISN 15 - Marion, IL VA Project No. 657A5-21-401

Statement of Work:

The subject project includes the construction of a new chiller plant including all associated equipment to make a fully functional chilled water service to the site independent of any existing equipment, the demolition of the existing chiller plant, and associated site improvements. It also includes tie-ins to exiting site utilities including chilled water supply and return, domestic water, electric, and telecommunications.

The existing chiller plant must remain in operation throughout the construction of the new chiller plant. Carefully coordinated phasing will be essential to ensure a smooth transition until the new chiller plant is completed and operational. Both the existing and new chiller plants are located in the rear area of the Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

This is a multi-phased project requiring detailed coordination with the assigned Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and VA staff to effectively retain functional and uncompromised patient care services. Coordination will also be necessary to effectively complete all tasking within the project duration indicated.

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and expertise necessary to meet the requirements described in the construction documents. All work will be performed in accordance with the SOW, all local, state, and federal codes, the approved construction drawings and specifications, manufacturer specifications and all VA requirements.

Performance Period:

The contractor shall complete the work required in this Statement of Work (SOW) within seven hundred and twenty (720) calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP), unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. If the contractor proposes an earlier completion date, and the Government accepts the contractor’s proposal, the contractor’s proposed completion date shall prevail. Work is to be performed during normal working hours (7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday) unless otherwise stated or required. Work at the government site shall not take place on Federal holidays unless directed by the Contracting Officer. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without an appropriate badge.

End of Statement of Work.

Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d) and in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare and Information Technology Act of 2006, this procurement is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) only.

The project construction cost is more than $10,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220 with a small business size standard $45.0 million. Award will be made utilizing the Best Value – Trade Off Source Selection Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

Proposal submission instructions will be included in the solicitation package. The government plans to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold discussions if necessary. The offeror is responsible to monitor, download any amendments from the SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website, which may be issued to this pre-solicitation.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, registration in SAM is required and in accordance with FAR 2.101, prospective contractors must be registered in SAM (System of Award Management) under the applicable NAICS. Additionally, in accordance with the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 802.101, VIP Registration prospective (SDVOSB) and (VOSB) contractors must be registered in the VIP database which is now the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) under the applicable NAICS. Firms may obtain SAM information at http://www.SAM.gov and VIP information at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). The solicitation package and drawings should be available for download on or before May 18, 2026 and the proposal due date will be on or about June 24, 2026.

An organized site visit will be scheduled, and the information will be made available at time of solicitation issuance. Only one site visit will be scheduled and interested offerors are highly encouraged to attend. No hard copies of the solicitation or drawings will be provided; and telephone requests or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email requests for questions to maria.hoover@va.gov and ensure that the subject line reads "Construct New Campus Chiller Plant”, Project #657A5-21-401, Solicitation No. 36C25526R0129”.

END OF PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

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