Y1DA--CON NRM 668-22-105 Upgrade AHU-09/15 Mechanical Systems FY26 Tier 1

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is seeking construction services to upgrade Air Handling Units (AHU-9 and AHU-15) mechanical systems at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. The project requires comprehensive mechanical system replacement including installation of new air handlers, electrical components, ductwork, exhaust fans, and control systems, along with asbestos abatement in the A524 Mechanical Room. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in commercial and institutional building construction, possess EPA/OSHA asbestos abatement training and certifications, and comply with infection control protocols established by the VA's Infection Control Risk Assessment. The solicitation will be evaluated based on technical merit, cost, contractor qualifications, and compliance with the comprehensive Statement of Work and detailed specifications provided in the project documentation. The presolicitation notice was posted on July 23, 2025, with the formal solicitation scheduled for issuance on August 15, 2025, via SAM.gov, and responses are due by August 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time; the Network Contracting Office in Vancouver, Washington will manage the procurement with Contracting Officer Dennis Einarson serving as the primary point of contact.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 238220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $19 million. No incumbent contractor is identified in the presolicitation documentation. The estimated contract value ranges between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, with a total project duration of 365 calendar days beginning on or around December 31, 2025. The project scope encompasses work across multiple floors of Building 1 at the medical center, including the replacement of two air handling units on the 2nd and 5th floors, coordination of HVAC outages requiring after-hours and weekend work, management of crane operations near the ambulance entrance, and asbestos removal requiring specialized containment and decontamination procedures. Award selection will be made following the competitive evaluation of proposals submitted by qualified small business contractors.