Y1DA--531-24-107 | Install New HVAC System Biomed Boise VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a contractor to install a new HVAC system at the Boise VA Medical Center's Biomed facility in Building 27. The project involves implementing a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling system with an energy recovery air handling unit, requiring detailed mechanical and electrical infrastructure modifications. Proposals will be evaluated using a "Best Value" tradeoff process, with Technical Expertise and Past Performance being significantly more important than Price. The solicitation (36C26025R0066) requires a mandatory site visit on April 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM MDT, with technical questions due by May 2, 2025, and final proposal submissions due by May 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM MDT. Contractors must provide comprehensive technical capabilities, including BACnet-compliant control systems, precise temperature and airflow management, and integration with existing VA infrastructure.

The solicitation is 100% set aside for Small Businesses within NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with a size standard of $19 Million. The contract has a total value between $25,000 and $100,000, with a fixed contract period of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Potential contractors who attended the site visit include Winspear Construction, JDMS Mechanical, PMG, DAX Contracting Solutions, and ACCO, representing a competitive pool of regional mechanical contractors. The project will be performed at the Boise VA Medical Center, specifically in Building 27's Biomed area, and requires comprehensive documentation including detailed mechanical drawings, control system specifications, and past performance references. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in complex HVAC system installations, energy efficiency technologies, and compliance with VA technical standards.