Z2DA--FY26: NRM (PROJ: 516-22-602) BB Install Alternate Connections for Steam and Chilled Water – Lee County

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, is procuring general construction and mechanical services to install alternate connections for steam and chilled water systems at the VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Cape Coral, Florida. The project requires the contractor to prepare the site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to perform general construction, alterations, grading, drainage, and related work as specified in the Statement of Work, drawings, and specifications. Key requirements include strict compliance with VA security protocols, comprehensive coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative regarding phasing schedules and utility service interruptions, submission of as-built drawings within 15 calendar days of each phase completion, and development of a warranty management plan at least 30 days before the pre-warranty conference. The work encompasses mechanical systems (6-inch piping connections for chilled water and heating hot water), electrical work (480V, 3-phase distribution panels with automatic transfer switches), and structural modifications (concrete pads and pipe support details). This is a pre-solicitation notice only; interested parties should note that the formal Request for Quote with full specifications will be published on or about April 20, 2026, with the initial pre-solicitation response deadline of March 31, 2026.

This procurement is a 100 percent set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under the priority order established in 38 U.S.C. 8127, and all businesses must be registered with SAM.gov prior to contract award and maintain registration throughout the contract period and final invoice payment. The estimated contract magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, with the project classified under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million. The period of performance is 180 days from contract award. All work must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, and the contractor is responsible for utility locates, hot-tap connections without system shutdowns, flow measurement systems with BTU metering, and chemical treatment bypass loops. Critical systems maintenance is categorized with response times ranging from 4 hours for priority Code 1 issues to 3 business days for Code 3 issues. The Contracting Officer for this project is David Hernandez, reachable at david.hernandez1@va.gov or 813-893-3904.