Z1DZ--SATOC Mechanical (VA-24-00094556)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for mechanical construction services at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System's West Haven and Newington campuses. The solicitation covers mechanical work including HVAC-R, plumbing, and steam distribution system services, with proposals due by February 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST. Evaluation will use a best value trade-off process where technical and past performance factors are significantly more important than price, with key assessment areas including capability/experience, key personnel, quality control, scheduling methodology, safety, and infection control. Offerors must submit electronic proposals and will be evaluated on their technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing based on R.S. Means cost data with contractor-proposed coefficients. Technical evaluation will include detailed assessments of the contractor's ability to perform complex mechanical construction in active healthcare environments.

The contract is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238220 with a $19 million size standard. The IDIQ contract has a maximum value of $7 million or five years, whichever occurs first, with individual task orders ranging from $2,000 to $1,000,000. Contractors must be certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database and registered in SAM at the time of proposal submission. Work will be performed at VA facilities in Connecticut, requiring careful coordination with VA staff, adherence to strict infection control protocols, and maintenance of comprehensive quality control and safety plans. Wage rates will follow the Department of Labor Wage Determination for New Haven County, with minimum hourly rates established for various construction trades. The contract includes provisions for daily reporting, as-built drawings, and strict compliance with VA security and operational protocols.