Z2NB--542-26-105 | Correct FCA Deficiencies Chiller Plant | NCO 4 Construction East (VA-26-00010360)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is soliciting bids to correct deficiencies in the chiller plant at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, including installation of a water softening system, replacement of rooftop exhaust fans, installation of motorized dampers, replacement of cooling tower fan shafts and bearings, installation of new louvers, water meters, and shutoff valves, and repair of pipe insulation. The project falls under NAICS Code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and PSC Category Z2NB (Repair or Alteration of Heating and Cooling Plants). Key requirements include a mandatory pre-bid site visit held on January 8, 2026, commissioning performed by the contractor with testing witnessed and approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative, compliance with comprehensive VA construction safety standards and VHA directives, staffing of a separate Site Safety and Health Officer, Quality Control Manager, and Superintendent, phasing of work to maintain operation of at least one chiller with a maximum 8-hour shutdown window, and completion before peak cooling season. The proposal deadline has been extended to February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, with bid opening conducted electronically via Microsoft Teams on the same date. The Request for Information (RFI) process was completed with 68 contractor questions answered and provided to all interested parties as of January 26, 2026.

This solicitation contains no set-aside designation and is open to all eligible contractors. The estimated project value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, with a performance period of 120 days from the Notice to Proceed, which will be issued at the pre-construction meeting rather than at contract award. Work will be performed primarily during normal business hours (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM) at the VA Medical Center located at 1400 Blackhorse Road, Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320-2096. The contractor must provide labor, supplies, transportation, supervision, and equipment, and is responsible for identifying and managing long lead time materials to meet the 120-day timeline. The detailed technical specifications, engineering drawings for chiller plant valve systems, cooling tower piping schematics, and Building 17 elevation drawings with louver installations have been provided as part of the solicitation package to guide contractor proposals and work execution.