Bid-Build (BB) Install Alternate Connections for Steam and Chilled Water at Lake Nona

This Special Notice pertains to a bid-build project for the installation of alternate connections for steam and chilled water systems at Lake Nona, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VISN 8). The project, designated as Solicitation No. 36C24825Q1212 and Project 675-22-117, is being managed by the Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) located at the Orlando VA Healthcare System. The solicitation falls under the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction category (NAICS 236220) and is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). This amendment to the original solicitation was issued on January 22, 2026, to provide additional time for proposal preparation and site evaluation.

The purpose of this amendment is to facilitate contractor familiarization with the project scope through a second mandatory site visit scheduled for January 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and to extend critical submission deadlines. The Request for Information (RFI) due date has been extended to Friday, January 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM, while the final solicitation submission deadline is February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. All offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to submission, either by completing and returning the amendment with their offer, acknowledging it on each offer copy, or submitting a separate letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers; failure to provide acknowledgment may result in rejection of the proposal. Eligibility is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and interested contractors should review the complete solicitation details provided in the referenced attachment for comprehensive project specifications and requirements.