SAM #36C26026R0044

This opportunity involves a major mechanical systems upgrade at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA: - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 20, VA Spokane Healthcare System, Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center - Scope of Work: - Replacement of three existing Air Handling Units (AHUs 18, 20, and 22) with four new units (splitting AHU 20 into 20A and 20K for the kitchen) - Installation and replacement of: - Electrical panel boards, breakers, cables, and conduit - Steam, chilled water, and hydronic piping - Ducts, trunks, and 42 Variable Air Volume (VAV) terminal boxes (with water coils and controls) - Exhaust fans and humidifiers (including DriSteem STS-200, STS-100 models) - Heating water pumps and expansion tanks - Fire sprinkler system components - Electrical Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for supply and return fans - Lighting fixtures and controls (including new LED fixtures) - Integration of Direct Digital Controls (DDC) compatible with the existing Building Automation System (BAS) - Asbestos abatement (roofing, floor tile, mastic) with strict safety and environmental compliance - Demolition, commissioning, testing, adjusting, balancing (TAB), and comprehensive documentation - Temporary air handler and phased construction to minimize patient-care impact - Infection control barriers and interim life safety measures - Contractor to provide all supervision, labor, materials, installation, programming, startup, training, and a one-year warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Extensive asbestos abatement and environmental protection plans - Detailed safety and quality control plans, including respiratory protection and negative pressure systems - Phased construction with after-hours and weekend work as needed to maintain hospital operations - Coordination with VA for shutdowns and infection control - 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS 238220 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs for AHUs or controls are named; DriSteem is specified for steam-to-steam humidifiers - Period of Performance: - Total project duration is 650 calendar days, with phased work and warranty inspections at 4 and 9 months post-completion - Estimated Contract Value: - $5,000,000 to $10,000,000

INTRODUCTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20 anticipates soliciting proposals and subsequently awarding a single, Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract to Project Number 668-21-100 Upgrade AHUs-18, 20, and 22 Mechanical Systems at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, 4815 N Assembly Street, Spokane, WA 99205.

DESCRIPTION: The Contractor will upgrade AHUs- 18, 20, and 22 Mechanical Systems located in Building 1 (Main Hospital) in accordance with the associated Statement of Work (SOW), Drawings and Specifications. The project replaces the existing air handlers (3EA) with new air handlers (4EA), installs/replaces electrical panel boards, breakers, cables, conduit, steam piping, chill water piping, and hydronic piping for the AHUs. The project replaces the associated ducts, trunks and variable air volume (VAV) terminal boxes as necessary to create new zones and resize existing zones. The project installs exhaust fans as necessary to provide proper air exchange in the affected spaces. The project includes demolition and commissioning services. The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, tools and materials, installation, programming, startup, training, O&M documentation and one-year warranty of materials and installation. Contractor shall do a field verification to ensure all equipment, parts and materials are identified and verify all the existing conditions.

ADMINISTRATIVE: This notice serves as notification of an upcoming solicitation for construction Project # 668-21-100 Upgrade AHUs-18, 20, and 22 Mechanical Systems, located at the Mann-Grandstaff Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Please refer to the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) for details. This project will be procured as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) used for this requirement is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors with a small business size standard of $19M. The magnitude of this construction project is between $5,000,000 and 10,000,000. Veterans Affairs will issue the solicitation on or about April 03, 2026, via SAM.gov.