Opportunity
SAM #36C77626B0024
Chiller Plant Upgrade Construction at Northport VA Medical Center
Buyer
VA Patient Care Services
Posted
May 21, 2026
Identifier
36C77626B0024
NAICS
236220, 237990
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to upgrade the chiller plant at the Northport VA Medical Center in New York. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) - Project Scope: - General construction and alterations to the existing chiller plant - Removal of existing building components and systems - Installation of new chiller plant systems - Project executed in two phases; Phase 1 must be fully operational before Phase 2 begins - Installation and maintenance of a temporary chiller plant to ensure uninterrupted medical facility operations during construction - All temporary systems must remain operational until the new plant is started up and accepted - Eligibility and Requirements: - Set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) - NAICS code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) - Estimated construction magnitude: $20 million to $50 million - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs, brands, or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Strict phasing to maintain facility operations - Temporary chiller plant must be installed and maintained throughout construction - Work must be performed at a federal medical facility
Description
Page 1 of 1 INTRODUCTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting bids and subsequently awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the Design-Bid-Build Upgrade Chiller Plant Construction project at the Northport VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Work includes general construction and alterations, of the existing chiller plant and includes the necessary removal of existing building components, systems, construction and installation of certain other items. The project will be constructed in two phases. Phase 1 work shall be completed and fully operational, supporting the medical facility, before a notice to proceed with phase 2 work will be issued. The project includes the installation and maintenance of a temporary chiller plant to support the Medical Facility during construction. All temporary installations shall remain in service until the end of the project s startup of the new chiller plant and final acceptance. ADMINISTRATIVE: The solicitation will be issued as a Invitation for Bid (IFB) conducted in accordance with FAR Part 14 and will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures listed in the solicitation. The solicitation will be advertised as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers received from other than SDVOSB concerns will not be considered. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 with a size standard of $45 million. The solicitation will be issued in early July of 2026. The period of performance is approximately 730 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. This notice is not a request for competitive offers. All questions must be submitted in writing to the issuing office via email to: thomas.council@va.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted.
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