Design-build services for research brain bank HVAC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is seeking design-build services for a critical HVAC upgrade at the James J. Peters DVA Medical Center's Research Building Brain Bank in the Bronx, New York. The project involves installing a supplementary cooling system for freezers in Building 105, spanning multiple floors, with comprehensive engineering requirements including utility system modifications to electrical, telecommunications, and fire alarm infrastructure. Interested firms must submit a comprehensive Qualifications package to Contract Specialist Patricia Cordero by March 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, demonstrating design-build capabilities and technical expertise. The procurement will require detailed documentation including engineering drawings, specifications, and cost estimates that adhere to VA construction standards. Evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, experience with complex medical research facility modifications, and ability to maintain continuous research building operations during construction.

The procurement is specifically set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), with Solicitation Number 36C24225R0031 and a proposed 180-calendar day performance period divided into 45 days for design and 135 days for construction. The project will follow a phased approach with key milestones including a Notice to Proceed (NTP) and multiple design submission stages at 35%, 65%, 95%, and 100% completion. While specific budget details are not disclosed, the complexity of modifying a research facility's cooling and utility systems suggests a significant investment. The project falls under NAICS Category 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and PSC Category Z1DB for Maintenance of Laboratories and Clinics. Contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities to perform intricate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work while minimizing disruption to critical medical research activities.