Z1DA--PN: 636A6-22-104, Replace Boiler Plant Brine Tank (DM) 2237: 636-26-2-9801-00013

SOL #: 36C26326B0007Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)

Saint Paul, MN, 55101, United States

Place of Performance

Des Moines, Iowa

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries (Z1DA)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/37589d5c62fe46828724c715974312f6/view

Timeline

Posted

Oct 31, 2025

Last Updated

Mar 30, 2026

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) has awarded BKM CONSTRUCTION LLC a Firm Fixed-Price contract valued at $1,364,402.00 for the Replace Boiler Plant Brine Tank project (PN: 636A6-22-104) at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA. This contract was a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

Project Scope

The awarded project involves the comprehensive replacement of two brine generation tanks and one existing brine tank in Building 11 with a new system utilizing free-standing poly tanks. The scope includes extensive general construction, alterations, and site work such as roads, walks, grading, drainage, and the necessary removal of existing structures. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment, including temporary facilities like power, dust, and entry barriers, as well as mobilization, demobilization, site restoration, and cleanup. Work must be meticulously coordinated with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to ensure no interruption to the Medical Center's 24/7 operations. Lead paint abatement is required for impacted surfaces, and it has been clarified that blast doors are not required for this project.

Contract Details

Awardee: BKM CONSTRUCTION LLC (UEI: ZQSYA8Z3JBG1)
Award Amount: $1,364,402.00
Award Date: March 30, 2026
Solicitation Number: 36C26326B0007
Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
PSC: Z1DA (Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries)
Period of Performance: 365 Calendar Days from issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP), including material lead time.

Key Requirements & Notes

The contractor is required to provide a dedicated superintendent with OSHA 30-hour certification and a separate, dedicated Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). All other construction workers must hold OSHA 10-hour certification. The project mandates the use of construction management software (ProCore or Submittal Exchange) and requires electronic as-built/record drawings. Compliance with prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) was a requirement for bidding. The project also emphasizes recycling of materials and minimizing landfill waste.