Y1NB--CON-NRM-668-23-101 Construct Chiller Plant & Cooling Towers
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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) is soliciting proposals for the construction of a Chiller Plant and Cooling Towers at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. This project, estimated between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT.
Purpose and Scope
The objective is to provide comprehensive construction services for a new 4000 gross square foot chiller plant on the roof adjacent to Building 44 boiler plant. The scope includes the installation of three new chillers and associated support systems, such as pumps, cooling towers, water treatment, and emergency connections. Key tasks involve electrical routing for power, modification of the existing chilled water loop, integration of Building Management System (BMS) controls, full test and balance (TAB) for air systems and chillers, operating tests, commissioning documentation, and training for VA personnel. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all equipment and supplies.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Solicitation
- Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $20,000,000
- Period of Performance: 630 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a $45 million small business size standard
- Place of Performance: Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, 4815 North Assembly Street, Spokane, Washington 99205
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: May 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT. Submissions must be electronic.
- Evaluation: Best value tradeoff source selection, with Technical Approach and Past Performance being approximately equal in importance and significantly more important than Price.
- Key Requirements:
- A bid guarantee (20% of bid price or $2,000,000, whichever is less) is required.
- Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Technical and Past Performance, and Price.
- Offerors must comply with subcontracting limitations (VAAR 852.219-75), certifying that for general construction, no more than 85% of the contract amount will be paid to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms.
- SDVOSB verification must be current and unexpired in SBA VetCert / VA CVE registry by the proposal submission date.
- "Similar large cooling equipment" experience is defined as chillers with at least a 400-ton capacity. SDVOSB primes may use first-tier subcontractor past performance for this experience.
- The CQC System Manager may not serve as the Site Superintendent. The Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) must all be physically present onsite when work is performed.
- The project schedule must be cost-loaded; resource loading is not required. "Or equal" substitutions are allowed with approval.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Sangmi Kim, Contract Specialist, at sangmi.kim@va.gov.