Replace Air Handler Units in Mer# 3 Project # 688-14-010

Added: Jun 03, 2015 5:50 pm SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE:

The replacement of Air Handling Units 13,14 and 15 in MER# 3 , Air Handling Unit 19 on roof of 1E, Air Handling Unit 20 in Sub-Basement and Air Handling Unit 28 in 1D143C at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington DC (DC VAMC).

DC-VAMC is seeking sources from contractors in the Metropolitan Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area. All interested parties include Large and small businesses as well as Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB) are welcome to respond in the event no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) has the capacity to provide this service. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238220, title "Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors", with a size standard of $15.0 million. The DC-VAMC anticipates issuing a solicitation in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 14 "Seal Bidding" for this requirement on or around July-August 2015, with a project period of performance of approximately 280 calendar days once the award has been made. Estimated award amount is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Other related work includes: extensive piping and ductwork, construction of a roof mounted access door; provide Trane Tracer control panel and indicated control, alarm and status sensors, and electrical supplies for the Air Handling Units, and abatement of asbestos in the work areas. Mechanical work also includes removal and replacement of expansion tanks & associated piping in MER 3. The AHUs service patient critical areas and special care shall be taken during delivery, storage, and connection of units to infrastructure to minimize particulate contamination.



Scope.



Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and technical project management to perform work for "Replace Air Handler Units in Mechanical Room #3", which shall include but is not limited to preparation of site for construction operations, including careful selective demolition for removal of existing equipment and structures, and new construction for installation of new air handler equipment and building components as required by the drawings and specifications within the construction contract documents. Control system work will require to be connected into an existing Trane Tracer BAS control network. Fire protection and fire alarm work requires selective removal of fire sprinkler systems, installation of duct smoke detectors, as well as localized testing of affected components. The facility will be fully occupied while work is to be completed.



The Government anticipates making a single award of Firm-Fixed price award for this requirement.



Disclaimer: This is a Sources Sought only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or Request for Quote and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a Contract. No solicitation exist at this time; If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in the Federal Business Opportunities Website, (https://www.fbo.gov).

All Contractors must be registered in System Award Management data base, (www.sam.gov). Registration is free and potential offerors are encouraged to visit the SAM website and register as soon as possible to avoid delays. Questions concerning this Sources Sought announcement should be directed to Carla G. Maria, Contract Specialist via email at Carla.Maria@va.gov