Z2DA--519-20-200 VABS Replace Boiler Plant Solicitation 36C25726B0006

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Solicitation number
36C25726B0006
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
West Texas VA Health Care System George H. OBrien, Jr. VA Medical Center Big Spring, Texas, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 seeks qualified contractors to replace existing boilers and associated plant systems at the George H. O'Brien, Jr. VA Medical Center in Big Spring, Texas. The scope of work includes the demolition and removal of existing boilers, installation of new packaged fire-tube boilers, boiler plant piping, fuel trains, breechings/stacks, feedwater/condensate systems, and all mechanical and electrical upgrades, along with full startup, testing, commissioning, and operator training. All work must be performed in accordance with VA Master Specifications (Divisions 01, 23, 26), VHA Directive 1810, OSHA 10/30 requirements, infection control protocols, and VA design standards. The contractor must maintain continuous steam service to the facility during construction through the use of temporary boilers. A Request for Invitation for Bid (IFB) is scheduled to post on or about April 21, 2026, with a response deadline of June 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time.

This solicitation is a 100% competitive set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and the apparent successful offeror must be SBA-VetCert VERIFIED at the time of bid submission, with failure to achieve verification status resulting in a non-responsive bid determination. The project is classified under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 million size standard and Product Service Code Z2DA (Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries). The estimated project value ranges between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. No incumbent or current contractor information is identified in the presolicitation materials. The primary point of contact is Contracting Officer Horacio Fernandez at horacio.fernandez@va.gov or 254-421-4096, and all work will be performed at 300 Veterans Boulevard, Building 2, Big Spring, Texas 79720.

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Presolicitation Notice Page 3 of 3 Page 1 of 2 Page 1 of 3 PRESOLICITATION NOTICE-A REQUEST FOR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) WILL BE POSTED ON OR ABOUT APRIL 21, 2026. THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR BIDS. The West Texas VA Health Care System must replace existing boilers and associated plant systems at 300 Veterans Blvd., Big Spring, TX 79720, maintaining continuous steam service during construction via temporary boilers and executing work to VA Master Specifications (Divisions 01, 23, 26, etc.). The Points of Contact (POC) for this project will be Contracting Officer Horacio Fernandez, horacio.fernandez@va.gov. Set aside: This project will be 100% competitive set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). North American Industry Classification System: (NAICS) NAICS 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (size standard $45M). The product service code (PSC) Z2DA Repair and Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries. Description: Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to replace the boilers at 300 Veterans Blvd., Big Spring, TX 79720 Building 2. The work shall be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), specifications, and drawings provided in the solicitation. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, testing, supervision, and project management necessary to demolish, replace, and commission the boiler plant at the West Texas VAMC, Building 2 in Big Spring, Texas. Work includes, but is not limited to: Removal of existing boilers and associated systems. Provision and installation of new packaged fire tube boilers, boiler plant piping, fuel trains, breechings/stacks, feedwater/condensate systems, and all mechanical and electrical upgrades. Maintaining uninterrupted facility operations using temporary boilers. Full startup, testing, commissioning, and operator training per VA Master Specification Divisions 01, 23, 26, and VHA Directive 1810. Work must comply with the Statement of Work (SOW), 100% drawings, specifications, infection control requirements, OSHA 10/30, and all applicable VA design standards. Work shall be executed in an active medical center; strict coordination with the COR is required to avoid impacts to patient care. The magnitude of this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 in accordance with VAAR 836.204. Apparent successful offeror must be SBA VetCert VERIFIED (VISIBLE and VERIFIED) at the time of bid submission in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.7. Failure to be VetCert VERIFIED prior to bid submission WILL result in the bid being deemed non responsive. All SDVOSB offerors are strongly encouraged to complete VetCert verification well in advance of the solicitation posting. The firm must also comply with VETS 4212 Federal Contractor Reporting requirements (FAR 52.222 37), if applicable.

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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE-A REQUEST FOR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) WILL BE POSTED ON OR ABOUT APRIL 21, 2026.

THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR BIDS.

The West Texas VA Health Care System must replace existing boilers and associated plant systems at 300 Veterans Blvd., Big Spring, TX 79720, maintaining continuous steam service during construction via temporary boilers and executing work to VA Master Specifications (Divisions 01, 23, 26, etc.).

The Points of Contact (POC) for this project will be Contracting Officer Horacio Fernandez, horacio.fernandez@va.gov.

Set aside: This project will be 100% competitive set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

North American Industry Classification System: (NAICS) 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors (size standard $19M).

The product service code (PSC) Z2DA Repair and Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries.

Description: Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to replace the boilers at 300 Veterans Blvd., Big Spring, TX 79720 Building 2. The work shall be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), specifications, and drawings provided in the solicitation.

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, testing, supervision, and project management necessary to demolish, replace, and commission the boiler plant at the West Texas VAMC, Building 2 in Big Spring, Texas.

Work includes, but is not limited to:

Removal of existing boilers and associated systems.

Provision and installation of new packaged fire tube boilers, boiler plant piping, fuel trains, breechings/stacks, feedwater/condensate systems, and all mechanical and electrical upgrades.

Maintaining uninterrupted facility operations using temporary boilers.

Full startup, testing, commissioning, and operator training per VA Master Specification Divisions 01, 23, 26, and VHA Directive 1810.

Work must comply with the Statement of Work (SOW), 100% drawings, specifications, infection control requirements, OSHA 10/30, and all applicable VA design standards.

Work shall be executed in an active medical center; strict coordination with the COR is required to avoid impacts to patient care.

The magnitude of this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 in accordance with VAAR 836.204.

Apparent successful offeror must be SBA VetCert VERIFIED (VISIBLE and VERIFIED) at the time of bid submission in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.7.

Failure to be VetCert VERIFIED prior to bid submission WILL result in the bid being deemed non responsive.

All SDVOSB offerors are strongly encouraged to complete VetCert verification well in advance of the solicitation posting.

The firm must also comply with VETS 4212 Federal Contractor Reporting requirements (FAR 52.222 37), if applicable.

Files

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36C25726B0006 PreSolicitation.pdf PDF
36C25726B0006.docx DOCX document

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Z2DA--519-20-200 VABS Replace Boiler Plant Award Award Notice
Z2DA--519-20-200 VABS Replace Boiler Plant Solicitation 36C25726B0006 Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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