Z1DA--PN: 636A6-22-104, Replace Boiler Plant Brine Tank (DM) 2237: 636-26-2-9801-00013

Presolicitation Notice

This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for submission of bids.

THIS IS A TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE. In accordance with Public Law 109-461 and VAAR 819.7003 (b), bidders must be registered and certified in the SBA certification database at (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) as a SDVOSB. Only bids from verified SDVOSB s in the SBA certification database at the time of bid submission shall be deemed responsive. All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with the applicable small business size standard of $45.0 million. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), the bidders must represent to the Contracting Officer that it is a small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Central Iowa Health Care System, Des Moines VA Medical Center, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) in accordance with the procedures set forth in Part 14 and 36 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO23) intends to award a single, firm fixed-price contract for completion of construction Project: Replace Boiler Plant Brine Tank at the Des Moines VA Medical Center in Iowa. An IFB is planned to be issued on or after November 20, 2025, with an award date within 75 calendar days from bid opening date. Further details of all dates, events, and locations, including site visit and bid due date, will be available in the solicitation.

Base Bid: The Contractor for this project shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, etc. necessary to replace the two brine generation tanks and one brine tank located in Building 11 with a system utilizing free-standing poly tanks. Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction, temporary equipment, temporary power, temporary dust and entry barriers, mobilization and demobilization, site restoration and cleanup in accordance with the contract documents. Period of Performance for this work is 365 Calendar Days from issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP), to include material lead time.

The IFB (solicitation), consisting of various bid documents, specifications, drawings, forms, etc. will be available for download at System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunity https://sam.gov/content/opportunities). The Contract Opportunities website is the only official location to obtain solicitation information and documents. These documents will include complete details of the solicitation and project requirements. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted at the same location. Interested bidders are advised they are responsible for obtaining all bidding documents via Contract Opportunities, and for monitoring the Contract Opportunities website for any changes to this announcement and pending solicitation. No other information regarding scope, dates, etc. is available until issuance of the solicitation via Contract Opportunities. A bidders list will not be maintained. Hard copies of any documents regarding this project will not be mailed or made available outside of this web site.