J049--RTU 34 Humidifier Replacement Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is soliciting services for the replacement of a Vaporstream Humidifier Model VLC-21-1 attached to RTU 34 with an equivalent steam humidifier at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The scope of work includes removing and replacing the existing humidifier, integrating it into the building automation controls system for monitoring, control, and alarming, and providing labor, materials, equipment, and all necessary parts. Key requirements mandate that all work be completed within 30 days of award, performed in accordance with VA standards and manufacturer recommendations, and include lockout-tagout procedures, system testing, and a detailed service report with before-and-after photos. The contractor must ensure the new humidifier is capable of communicating with the existing BACnet MS/TP control platform, though controls integration will be handled by another contract. Evaluation will be based on lowest-priced technically acceptable criteria on a firm-fixed-price basis with Net 30 payment terms. The deadline for questions was February 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, and responses to the solicitation are due by February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

This is a 100% set-aside contract reserved exclusively for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, with no incumbent contractor identified in the solicitation materials. The place of performance is 109 Bee St, Charleston, South Carolina 29401, with work primarily scheduled during normal business hours of 0700-1700 Monday through Friday, though after-hours and weekend work may be required with contracting officer representative approval. A mandatory site visit was held on February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, where contractors could inspect the existing enclosure on the roof and the humidifier requiring replacement. The solicitation does not disclose an award value or budget range. Service Contract Act labor standards apply to all work performed, and contractor employees must complete mandatory VA privacy, information security, and HIPAA training prior to commencing performance.