Z2DA--657-18-115JCA, CON: Replace Various Air Handling Units and Variable Air Volume Units (VA-26-00026953)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is soliciting proposals for the replacement of various Air Handling Units and Variable Air Volume Units at the St. Louis VA facility under solicitation 36C25526R0070. The project scope requires contractors to replace HVAC equipment while managing specific ductwork preparation protocols, including cleaning and inspection procedures that must be completed within the construction period with no time extensions permitted. Key technical requirements mandate that all ductwork must be cleaned and inspected prior to installation, with cleaning conducted using alcohol and clean rags approved by the Architect/Engineer and VA through shop drawing submittal. VA personnel including the Contracting Officer's Representative, Construction Control Inspector, HVAC Shop Supervisor, and Infection Prevention Personnel will inspect ductwork within two hours of cleaning, and any failed inspections require recleaning at the contractor's expense. The proposal deadline is May 11, 2026, and the questions and answers window has closed as of the March 23, 2026 amendment effective date, with all clarifications provided regarding ductwork installation locations and fit confirmation requirements.

This solicitation is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified entities within that category. The contract involves work at the St. Louis, Missouri facility (63106), and contractors must account for all required ductwork in their bids while ensuring installations meet design intent, with any deficiencies to be corrected at no additional cost to the government. While specific award values and detailed quantity metrics are not provided in the amendment summary, the project classification under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and PSC Z2DA (Repair Or Alteration Of Hospitals And Infirmaries) indicates this is a significant HVAC renovation undertaking at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility. No incumbent contractor information is referenced in the available documentation. The contract timeline requires completion of all ductwork cleaning and inspection activities concurrent with the overall construction schedule, emphasizing the integrated nature of the preparatory work with the equipment replacement activities.