J041--36C25725R0097 | 549-820E Renovate CUP Scrubbers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 17, is soliciting proposals for the renovation of cooling tower scrubbers at the Dallas VA Medical Center under solicitation 36C25725R0097. The project involves renovating the cooling towers' filtration system, including replacement of pumps, installation of UV lighting systems for microorganism prevention, replacement of dump valves with manual bypasses, and renovation of piping and supports. Offerors must be Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and demonstrate past performance capability, as past performance will be weighted more significantly than price in the evaluation process. Contractors must comply with comprehensive safety requirements including Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) submission, adherence to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) guidelines, and coordination with the Construction Safety Officer. The deadline for proposal submission has been extended to February 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with a mandatory site visit having been conducted on January 7, 2026, and RFI questions and answers provided to all interested parties.

This is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside procurement with no current incumbent identified in the available documentation. The estimated contract value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, classified under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 million size standard. The project will be performed at the Dallas VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, with work conducted during normal business hours of 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, although 24-hour facility access is available with advance notice. The performance period is 120 calendar days following issuance of the Notice to Proceed, during which the contractor must complete all renovations, testing, and commissioning without government-provided third-party inspection. Successful contractors must obtain Texas sales tax exemption certificates and be capable of securing Performance and Payment Bonds, with the contract awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis.