4510--Project 549-25-524 Heat Exchanger Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is procuring construction services to replace domestic hot water heat exchanger systems at the Dallas VA Medical Center. The project, designated as 549-25-524, involves replacing five heat exchangers along with associated steam traps and providing new condensate return system controls, piping, plumbing, electrical work, and controls in building 2J. A mandatory site visit was conducted on August 20, 2025, and the deadline for submitting requests for information was August 26, 2025, with responses posted by August 29, 2025. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and PSC code 4510 (Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories). Proposals are due September 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with contractors required to begin performance within 14 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete the work within 90 days.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a size standard of $19 million under the applicable NAICS code. The estimated project value ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, indicating a substantial mechanical infrastructure upgrade. Work will be performed at the Dallas VA Medical Center located at 4500 S Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216. The solicitation has been amended multiple times, most recently on September 5, 2025, to provide clarifying photographs of the hanging heat exchangers and confirm that five total units require replacement. The contracting officer is Horacio Fernandez, with Contract Specialist Jose Reveles serving as the primary point of contact, and Jerry Reese designated as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).