Z1DA--Upgrade HVAC System Phase II

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 6, is soliciting bids for the Upgrade HVAC System Phase II project, which involves replacing the HVAC system in Building 143 at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The project includes demolition of existing air handling units (AHUs), variable air volume (VAV) terminal units, exhaust fans, and associated mechanical systems across the H, J, and J1 wings on the second floor, with installation of three new custom-built air handling units featuring steam-to-steam heat exchangers, humidifiers, and chilled water coils. Contractors must comply with comprehensive technical specifications including NFPA, ASHRAE, Virginia Construction Code 2021, and Virginia Mechanical Code 2021 standards; provide NICET Level III or IV certification for sprinkler technicians; possess factory-authorized service provider status within 160 kilometers; and ensure all work is commissioned and balanced by NEBB or AABC-certified firms prior to occupancy. The evaluation criteria emphasize technical compliance with construction documents and specifications, quality assurance measures, and adherence to phased construction procedures that maintain 24/7 medical facility operations. The deadline for Request for Information (RFI) submissions has passed, with the most recent amendment (Amendment 0005) dated January 22, 2026, and electronic bid submissions are due February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST to Bryant.Guerrant@va.gov and Patrick.Stultz@va.gov, with bid opening scheduled for February 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM EST.

This solicitation is not designated as a set-aside, though an earlier version referenced a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside classification. The current contractors for related systems include Johnson Controls for fire alarm systems and Siemens for direct-digital control (DDC) systems, with all new control systems required to incorporate BACNET capabilities. The estimated contract value ranges between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, based on the scope of comprehensive HVAC replacement and supporting infrastructure upgrades. The project will be executed over a 365-calendar day performance period with phased construction, requiring complete isolation and upgrade of each wing sequentially before proceeding to the next phase, and the contractor must provide comprehensive pre-functional checklists, systems functional performance testing, as-built documentation, and operator training. The place of performance is Salem, Virginia 24153, specifically at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located at 1970 Roanoke Blvd., where all work must be coordinated with site operations and coordinated service interruptions require 15 business days advance notice to the medical center.