N041--Exhaust Installation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is seeking exhaust installation services through a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation involves installing an 8-inch round, 24-gauge steel exhaust duct and fan system for Building 21's elevator mechanical room, which includes core drilling through floors 1-3, installing fire dampers, a motorized backdraft damper, and a specific exhaust fan model. Contractors must possess State-issued Class A HVAC and Electrical licenses, TAB certification, and demonstrate 5 years of healthcare facility HVAC experience. The solicitation is structured under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 for commercial items, with quotes due by February 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST via email to Lakeisha White. Evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, licensing, experience, and compliance with specified installation requirements.

The contract opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The solicitation is tiered, prioritizing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), followed by Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), 8(a)/HUBZone firms, and then other small businesses. Work must be performed on weekends from 6:00 PM Friday to 5:00 AM Monday, with a total performance period of 120 calendar days. The contractor will be required to provide a one-year warranty on workmanship and parts. The wage determination (No. 2015-5109) establishes minimum hourly wages, with workers to be paid at least $17.20 per hour under Executive Order 14026, and receive additional benefits including health and welfare payments, paid vacation, and 11 paid holidays annually.