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

SOL #: 36C25726R0058Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
San Antonio, TX, 78240, United States

Place of Performance

Bonham, TX

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Space And Water Heating Equipment (4520)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 23, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 30, 2026, 3:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257), is soliciting proposals for Project 549A-SL-506: Replacement of Heat Exchangers at the Sam Rayburn VA Medical Center in Bonham, Texas. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The project involves replacing eight heat exchangers across four buildings. Proposals are due by March 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

Scope of Work

This Firm-Fixed-Price construction project requires contractors to furnish all materials, labor, and supervision for the comprehensive replacement of eight (8) heat exchangers in Buildings #1, #2, #24, and #29 at the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center. Key tasks include:

  • Disconnecting existing steam supply, condensate, water in/out, and controls.
  • Demolishing, removing, and disposing of existing Armstrong heaters.
  • Providing and installing new Patterson-Kelley heat exchangers (specific models: PK06D, PK08D, PK10D, PK08D-H).
  • Installing new steam piping, valves, fittings, condensate piping, drain piping, and relief valve piping.
  • Running electrical connections to new Steam Control Valves. All work must adhere to specifications, drawings, and applicable local and VA building codes. A Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) permit, outlining safety protocols and requiring an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), is part of the project requirements.

Contract Details

  • 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
  • Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
  • NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning), with a small business size standard of $19M.
  • Product Service Code: 4520 (Space And Water Heating Equipment)
  • Place of Performance: Sam Rayburn VA Medical Center, 1201 E. Ninth Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Proposal Due Date: March 30, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time.
  • Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted via email to Horacio Fernandez (horacio.fernandez@va.gov).
  • Proposal Structure: Submissions require four volumes: Technical Acceptability (Vol. I), Past Performance (Vol. II), Price (Vol. III), and Solicitation, Offer, & Award Documents (Vol. IV), with page limitations.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Technical Acceptability (EMR), Past Performance, and Price. Past Performance is considered more important than price.
  • Site Visit: A recommended site visit is scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT at the Bonham VA Medical Center, Building 9 Conference Room. Contact COR Felix Sanmiguel.
  • RFI/Questions Cut-off: Questions are due by March 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT, to horacio.fernandez@va.gov.

Eligibility & Notes

Offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB and demonstrate the ability to obtain bonding. The project start date is noted as February 25, 2026, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, and a permit expiration of October 30, 2026, as per the PCRA document.

People

Points of Contact

Horacio FernandezContracting OfficerPRIMARY

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