J046-- chiller line insulation replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is soliciting proposals for chiller water line insulation replacement services at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. The work involves removing and replacing existing piping insulation with 2-inch thick fiberglass insulation and aluminum jacket. Contractors must be Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certified and registered in SAM.gov. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, with evaluation factors including technical capability, past performance, and price. Proposals are due by November 18, 2025, at 9:00 am EST, and contractors must provide a detailed technical approach, timeline, and references from similar work completed within the past five years.

This is an SDVOSB set-aside contract with no incumbent contractor identified in the available documentation. The estimated contract value is approximately $19 million. The performance period is one month, with work to be completed during regular business hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except for 1st floor work which will occur on weekends. A recent solicitation modification dated November 17, 2025, clarified that no asbestos is present in the area of work and attached mechanical room drawings for contractor reference. The work will take place at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina.