N041--CONST - 526-25-112A - Replace Exhaust Fan

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to replace an exhaust fan and stack serving the third floor pharmacy at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The project requires furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to install a specific Loren Cook Company CPSLE model exhaust fan with precise technical specifications, including 5 horsepower, 1000 CFM capacity, and a stainless steel exhaust stack discharging 10 feet above the roof. Quotes are due by February 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with award based on technical capability, price, and past performance. The solicitation includes a site visit that was conducted on February 20, 2025, and requires compliance with various technical specifications and safety protocols outlined in the project documents. Contractors must also complete a Buy American Certificate and adhere to specific documentation requirements.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The estimated project value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, with a performance period of 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The place of performance is located at 130 W Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10468, within the VA Medical Center's Research Building. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, which establish minimum wage rates for various construction trades, and adhere to strict subcontracting limitations where no more than 85% of the government-paid amount can be paid to non-VIP-listed SDVOSB or VOSB firms. Additionally, the project requires comprehensive safety documentation, including an Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analyses, and mandates that all workers obtain security badges and follow VA security protocols.