Y1DA--537-23-102 VMU Equipment Tie-in

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a contractor to perform VMU Equipment Tie-in services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The project involves specialized construction work in the Veterinary Medical Unit, specifically focusing on installing stainless steel ductwork, upgrading fan motor and controls, installing a condensate pump, and fabricating stainless steel panels for room 7332. The solicitation requires contractors to complete detailed technical modifications to existing cage and bottle washing equipment infrastructure, with precise engineering specifications for utility connections and system integration. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on February 12, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST, with requests for information due by February 19, 2025, and bid opening on March 4, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation suggests technical compliance, safety procedure adherence, and precise construction specifications will be primary assessment factors.

The contract is classified under NAICS category 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors and is initially designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The project magnitude has been amended to a range between $25,000-$100,000, with a total performance period of 187 calendar days after notice to proceed. The work will be conducted at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center located at 820 S Damen Ave in Chicago, focusing specifically on Room 7332 in Building 11. Contractors must comply with detailed construction safety procedures, including infection control risk assessments and comprehensive safety monitoring protocols. The project involves complex mechanical and electrical tie-ins, including 480V electrical supply, steam connections, and precise ductwork modifications for laboratory animal research facility equipment.