Y1DA--St. Cloud VAHCS Replacement/Addition Steam Mains Presolicitation Notice
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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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263), is soliciting bids for the St. Cloud VAHCS Replacement/Addition Steam Mains project (Project Number: 656-21-114) in Saint Cloud, MN. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract. Offers are due by April 3, 2026, at 15:00 CDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves the complete removal and replacement of existing steam line vaults and the installation of new steam piping infrastructure. This includes routing new steam piping from Building 48 Vault through the steam tunnel and subbasements to Building 51. The contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to deliver a fully functional steam system. Work will be performed in occupied buildings, requiring comprehensive coordination. The scope also includes demolition, adherence to technical specifications, drawings, and safety protocols for asbestos and lead abatement. The contractor is responsible for providing a commissioning agent.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Magnitude: $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: Substantial completion is 640 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP). Construction is anticipated to start 90 days after contract award and complete 655 days after award.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 Million small business size standard.
- Place of Performance: St. Cloud VA Health Care System, Saint Cloud, MN 56303.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be verified as an eligible SDVOSB in the VetCert (VIP) database at the time of bid submission. For general construction, the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting requires that not more than 85% of the contract amount (excluding materials) be paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. A signed certification of compliance must be submitted with the bid.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: April 3, 2026, at 15:00 CDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov in Adobe PDF format (maximum 5MB). The subject line must be: PN: 656-21-114, SCVAHCS Replace/Add Steam Mains.
- Bid Opening: April 3, 2026, at 15:00 CDT.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the government, considering price.
- Bonds: A bid guarantee (SF24) is required. Performance and Payment Bonds (SF25, SF25A) are required within ten calendar days after award.
Key Dates
- Formal Site Visit: February 27, 2026, at 1:30 PM (CT) (Past).
- Technical Questions Due: March 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM (CT) (Past).
Important Notes
Funds are not presently available for this contract; obligation is contingent upon appropriation. All bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Recent amendments added VAAR clauses 852.204-72 (Personnel Vetting and Credentialing) and 852.204-70 (Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel), which impose requirements for background investigations and identity verification for contractor personnel needing physical or logical access to VA facilities or systems. Procore Project Management software is accepted for submittals, RFIs, and project management.