Z2DA--657-18-115JCA, CON: Replace Various Air Handling Units and Variable Air Volume Units (VA-26-00026953)
Overview
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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) is soliciting proposals for Project 657-18-115JCA: Replace Various Air Handling Units and Variable Air Volume Units in Saint Louis, MO. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The latest amendment provides crucial clarifications regarding ductwork requirements. Responses are due May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves the replacement of various Air Handling Units (AHU) and Variable Air Volume (VAV) Units. Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 36C25526R0070, issued on April 27, 2026, provides answers to questions from potential bidders, specifically clarifying requirements for ductwork:
- Ductwork Preparation: Must be wrapped and sealed. Contractors can supply new wrapped/sealed ductwork or use owner-furnished ductwork, which must be cleaned and meet VA-approved standards. All installed ductwork must meet design intent.
- Cleaning & Inspection: Ductwork must be visibly clean, free of dust or smear residue, and will be inspected by VA personnel (COR, Construction Control Inspector, HVAC Shop Supervisor, HVAC Shop personnel, Maintenance & Operations Foreman, or Infection Prevention Personnel). Cleaning is to be performed with alcohol and clean rags within an approved ICRA barrier construction footprint. VA personnel will inspect within 2 hours of cleaning. Failed inspections require recleaning and re-inspection, with the cleaning process scheduled and approved by the VA.
- Materials & Approvals: The type of alcohol used for cleaning requires approval from the A/E and VA via shop drawing submittal.
- Timeline: Cleaning must occur within the stated construction period of performance; no time extensions will be granted for cleaning.
- Drawings & Fit: Bidders should refer to construction drawings for where stored ductwork is to be installed, as shop drawings are not provided for this. Fabricated ductwork fit was not confirmed for intended installation locations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Product/Service Code: Z2DA (Repair Or Alteration Of Hospitals And Infirmaries)
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: April 27, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
Additional Notes
Amendment 0002 concludes the questions and answers window. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. The primary point of contact is David Sterrett, Contract Specialist.