659-25-510 | B11 CW Pumps & Condensate Pumps |

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is soliciting proposals for the replacement of Chilled Water Pumps and Condensate Pumps on the ground floor of Building 11 at the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. The contract requires a comprehensive equipment replacement, including removing unused mechanical materials, preparing and painting walls, installing epoxy flooring, and adding a sump pit. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and services to complete the pump system upgrades as specified in the contract documents. The solicitation includes a pre-bid conference held on March 25, 2025, with questions due by April 7, 2025, and the final bid opening scheduled for May 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the documents, but the project emphasizes safety compliance, infection control, and minimal disruption to the 24/7 hospital operations.

The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with an estimated project value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The project requires completion within 120 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with specific technical requirements including changing from pneumatic to DDC controls and potential asbestos abatement of approximately 150 linear feet of pipe insulation. The place of performance is the VA Medical Center located in Salisbury, NC 28144, with work concentrated in two ground floor rooms (G018A and G019). Contractors must adhere to strict facility guidelines, including compliance with vaccination and mask policies, working within designated quiet hours, and coordinating closely with the Contracting Officer's Representative. The project involves replacing existing mechanical pumps while ensuring continuous hospital functionality and meeting detailed VA construction safety guidelines.