Insulate PACT Roof Duct 610A4-26-509

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10, seeks replacement of approximately 50 feet of duct insulation on the PACT roof of Building 1 at Fort Wayne Northern Indiana Health Care System, with proposals due July 9, 2026. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside; all offerors must be certified SDVOSBs in the SBA certification database at time of submission and contract award.

Place of performance is Fort Wayne, Indiana (2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-5100). Work includes removal and disposal of existing damaged insulation, installation of 2-inch FSK fiberglass duct board, rejacketing with aluminum guard, sealing to prevent water intrusion, and compliance with all pertinent OSHA safety requirements. The contractor must field-verify all dimensions. Work must be completed within 60 calendar days from notice to proceed, with commencement required within 15 days of notice to proceed.

The NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million. PSC code is Z1DA, Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries. This is a firm-fixed-price construction contract. An organized site visit is scheduled for June 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. The RFI deadline is June 22, 2026. Offers must remain open for 120 days from the due date.

Performance bonds are required within 15 calendar days of award. The contractor must submit a completed VAAR 852.219-75 Limitation on Subcontracting Certificate, certifying compliance with an 85% subcontracting limitation for general construction. Construction wage determination IN2026-0006 (January 30, 2026) applies. Personnel vetting and background investigations commensurate with Tier 1 (low-risk) access are required for contractor employees requiring physical access to VA facilities. No liquidated damages apply. Contractors must provide three-year OSHA safety history and comply with VHA influenza vaccination policy for health care personnel.