(556) Heating system piping repairs for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, Building 134.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, seeks heating system piping repairs at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, Building 134, with quotes due September 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a $19 million small business size standard.

Place of performance is North Chicago, Illinois. The work involves removal of existing Victaulic grooved pipe fittings, couplings, and insulation and replacement with welded pipe joints in the air handler heating closed loop system serving the facility's penthouse. Completion must occur within 30 days of mobilization during the off-season (June–August), Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM local time, excluding Federal Holidays.

Key technical requirements include use of VA-approved Welding Procedure Specifications with certified welders, VA Hot Work Permits with fire watch personnel, pressure testing at 1.5 times normal operating pressure, and compliance with VA Master Construction Specifications, ASME B31, AWS D1.1/D1.6, NFPA 51B, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, and Joint Commission Environment of Care standards. All materials must be new, UL-listed where applicable, domestically sourced; mechanical couplings are prohibited unless specifically approved. Contractors must coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative and observe VA Lock Out Tag Out procedures.

The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors; PSC is J045. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract. Service Contract Act wage determinations apply. Evaluation considers price, technical capability, relevant experience, and veteran involvement (SDVOSB/VOSB preference). Subcontracting to non-certified SDVOSBs/VOSBs is limited to 50% of contract value.