H299--amendment to request for quotes open solicitation up to small businesses 24 hour monitoring and recording services 36C24526Q0126

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is seeking a contractor to provide 24-hour monitoring and recording services for HVAC and utility systems at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. The solicitation requires continuous monitoring of utility distribution and safety equipment in six buildings (1, 4, 6, 14, 16, and 17) with inspections performed every 2 hours, 24/7/365. The prime contractor must hold current plumbing and HVAC-R contractor licenses in Washington DC, EPA Type I, II, and III Certifications, OSHA 30 Training, and a minimum of 5 years of documented journeyman-level experience in HVAC and utility systems. Evaluation criteria include technical ability, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance combined being weighted equally to price. The original response deadline of December 3, 2025, has been extended to December 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time through Amendment 0001.

This procurement was initially set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) but has been expanded to all qualified small businesses as of the amendment posted December 8, 2025. The contract period runs from January 9, 2026, to January 8, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals, providing up to three years of service delivery. Performance will take place at 50 Irving Street NW, Washington DC 20422, which includes the main hospital and supporting buildings across the VA medical center campus. All procurement inquiries and quote submissions should be directed to Contracting Officer Bill Pratt at Billie.Pratt@va.gov or 410-642-2411. The wage determination document indicates that applicable Service Contract Act wage rates for this geographic area (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) will apply, with minimum hourly rates ranging from $15.11 to $60.66 depending on occupational classification.