Y1DZ-- 549-25-178 Replace Condensate Return Units & Pumps at Garland VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking construction services to replace condensate return units and pumps at the Garland VA Medical Center through solicitation 36C25725R0084. The project involves replacing five condensate return units and pumps located in various mechanical rooms including the Boiler Plant, East Tower Mechanical Room, Chiller Room, Sub-Basement, and Mechanical Room. Contractors must provide units capable of withstanding high-temperature heating water ranges from 209-250 degrees, complete with factory-mounted control panels, high/low alarms, pressure gauges, and associated electrical and plumbing connections. The work must be performed during regular business hours and integrate with existing Siemens Apogee control systems while following VA Lock Out Tag Out procedures. A mandatory site visit was conducted on August 18, 2025, with quotes due by September 12, 2025, at 1000 CDT to contracting officer Rhonda Richardson.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 238220 with a size standard of $19 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, structured as a firm fixed-price construction contract. The project requires a 180-day performance period following Notice to Proceed, with work scheduled to begin August 15, 2025, and complete by December 26, 2025. Performance will take place at the Garland VA Medical Center, covering a total project area exceeding 5,000 square feet. The contract includes subcontracting limitations requiring that no more than 50% of government payments can go to non-certified SDVOSB or VOSB firms for services, and no more than 85% for general construction subcontracting work.