4520--Project 549A-SL-506 Replace Heat Exchanger Bonham

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Project 549A-SL-506, which involves replacing a heat exchanger at the Sam Rayburn VA Medical Center in Bonham, Texas.

• Replacement of a heat exchanger.

• The contracting office is located in Temple, TX (ZIP Code 76504).

• The Place of Performance is Sam Rayburn VA Medical Center, Bonham, Texas, 75418, USA.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 03-30-2026 10:00 AM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA.

• This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Product Service Code: 4520

• NAICS Code: 238220

• The contracting officer is Horacio Fernandez (horacio.fernandez@va.gov).

• The document references "See attached document: 36C25726R0058 0001. 549A-SL-506" for further details.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 36C25726R0058 provides the following updates:

• Establishes a new point of contact for submitting requests for information (RFIs) and proposals.
• The new point of contact is Horacio Fernandez.
• RFIs and proposals should be directed to the email address: horacio.fernandez@va.gov.

This amendment primarily impacts the submission instructions and contact information for RFIs and proposals.

Potential offerors must now direct all RFIs and proposals to the new point of contact and email address specified in this amendment. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement of eight (8) heat exchangers at the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center located at 1201 E. Ninth Street, Bonham, Texas 75418. The project involves disconnecting existing steam supply, condensate, water in/out, and controls; demolishing, removing, and disposing of eight existing Armstrong heaters; providing and installing new steam piping, valves, and fittings; and running electrical to new steam control valves. The magnitude of this construction project is estimated to be between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.

• Replacement of a total of eight (8) heat exchangers across buildings #1, #2, #24, and #29.

• Disconnection and removal of existing units.

• Installation of new steam piping, valves, and fittings.

• Electrical work for new steam control valves.

• Specific requirements for each building's heat exchangers (e.g., type, flow rate, temperature, pressure, specific valve types, and additional components like return pumps or condensate units).

• Detailed specifications and drawings are provided in the attached document.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 180 days after issuance of notice to proceed.

• Estimated Value: $500,000.00 - $1,000,000.00.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to jose.reveles@va.gov by the due date and time listed on page one (Block 13).

• Proposals must be submitted in four volumes: Technical Acceptability (Vol. I), Past Performance (Vol. II), Price (Vol. III), and Solicitation, Offer, & Award Documents (Vol. IV).

• Page limitations apply to each volume.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability (EMR), Past Performance, and Price, with Past Performance being more important than price.

• Site Visit: March 11th, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT at the Bonham VA Medical Center, Building 9 Conference Room. Contact COR Felix Sanmiguel.

• RFI/Questions Cut-off: March 17th, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT. Email questions to jose.reveles@va.gov.

• This is a competitive requirement set aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• Offerors must be verified as SDVOSB under NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning).

• The applicable NAICS code is 238220.

• Offerors must demonstrate the ability to obtain bonding.

• Specific clauses regarding Buy American, wage rates, and other federal requirements are included.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) Permit, which must be posted at the entrance to the project area. It outlines the necessary control measures for the duration of the activity and serves as a record of the assessment.

• Project Information: Location (Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, Bonham | Heat Exchanger Buildings 1, 2, 24, and 29 Bonham), Project Manager (Felix San Miguel), Project Start Date (02/25/2026), Completion Date (09/30/2026), Permit Expiration Date (10/30/2026).
• Activity Type: Large-scale construction, renovation, or maintenance.
• Control Measures: Details specific safety protocols required based on the activity type, including hazard communication, ILSMs, hot work permits, LOTO procedures, site visits, and daily inspections. It also lists required Activity Hazard Analyses and Control Plans such as excavation safety, dust control, pollution prevention, and fall protection.
• Infection Control: Indicates whether an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) is required (Yes).
• Additional Requirements: Specific fire protection measures are noted if sprinklers and fire alarm systems are compromised.

This document details the safety and risk management requirements that will be enforced during the project. Bidders should review these requirements to understand the operational constraints, safety protocols, and potential coordination needs that will impact project execution. It also highlights the need for compliance with various safety plans and permits.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement of a heat exchanger at the Bonham VA Medical Center, Project 549A-SL-506.

• Replacement of a heat exchanger.

• Specific details regarding the scope of work are provided in the attached documents: "S02 36C25726R0058 Replace Heat Exchanger Bonham" and "PCRA ICRA Heater Exchange Bonham."

• Product Service Code: 4520

• NAICS Code: 238220

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 03-30-2026 10:00 AM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 76504

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Texas Veterans HCS, 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr., Building #171, B32, Temple TX 76504.

• Place of Performance: Bonham VA Medical Center, 1201 E 9th Street, Bonham Texas 75418, USA.

• Point of Contact: Jose Reveles, Contract Specialist, jose.reveles@va.gov.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a notification of an upcoming solicitation for Project 549A-SL-506, which involves the replacement of heat exchangers at the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham, Texas. The project requires contractors to furnish all materials and labor for the replacement of 8 heat exchangers across four buildings (1, 2, 24, and 29).

• Disconnect existing steam supply, condensate, water in/out, and controls from old units.

• Demolish, remove, and dispose of existing Armstrong heaters.

• Provide and install new heat exchangers: (2) Patterson-Kelley Model PK06D, (2) Patterson-Kelley Model PK08D, (2) Patterson-Kelley Model PK10D, and (2) Patterson-Kelley Model PK08D-H.

• Install required steam piping, valves, fittings, condensate piping, drain piping, and relief valve piping.

• Run electrical connections to new Steam Control Valves.

• All work must comply with specifications, drawings, and applicable local and VA building codes.

• Period of Performance: 180 days after issuance of notice to proceed.

• Estimated Magnitude: $250,000.00 - $500,000.00.

• The VA plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about February 09, 2026.

• A site visit is recommended and will be scheduled prior to the solicitation closing date. Details will be posted in the solicitation.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: March 12, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning), with a small business size standard of $19M.

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 76504.

• Place of Performance: Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, Bonham, Texas 75418.

• Point of Contact: Bobby Reveles, Contract Specialist, jose.reveles@va.gov.