NTX Exhaust Fan and Louvers Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking to procure the furnishing and installation of 10 roof exhaust fans and 2 wall-mounted electrical actuating louvers at the North Texas VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, including all associated wiring, disconnect boxes, breakers, crane services, and controls. The exhaust fans must be installed at 27,800 CFM and 460 volts with 20 amps capacity, and the louver controls must integrate with the existing Building Automation System. The contract will be awarded using a best value comparative analysis method, evaluating technical capability, price, and past performance. Key deadlines include a technical questions due date of February 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time, and a revised quotes due date of February 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. Site visits were held on January 22, 2026, and an optional second site visit was conducted on January 30, 2026, to allow prospective offerors to view the work area at Building 70, 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas 75216.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a size standard of $19 million under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). Seven organizations attended the site visits, including Tactor kitsystems, DKM, Adams Federal, GC Legacy, American Mechanical Services, Environmaker HVAC, Braxl Construction, J&F Services, MSEC, JPS Services, Harwell Sheet Metal, Connell Streetmaster, and JAPA. Contractors must meet strict subcontracting limitations, with no more than 50 percent of contract value paid to non-SDVOSB firms for services, and must provide capability statements, references, applicable permits and certifications, and pricing incorporating all requirements. The project encompasses 10 roof-mounted exhaust fans and 2 wall-mounted louvers at the North Texas VA Medical Center's Energy Center, which operates 24/7 with limited access and no freight elevator available. A mandatory Activity Hazard Analysis, site-specific safety plan, lift plan, OSHA-certified safety personnel, and addressing of potential asbestos and lead exposure during demolition are required conditions of contract performance.