SAM #36C25226B0032

Pool and HVAC Replacement at Captain James A. Lovell FHCC

This opportunity involves a major facility upgrade at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL: - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - 252-Network Contract Office 12 (Great Lakes Acquisition Center) - Scope of Work: - Renovation of the facility's pool to meet current building codes and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) compliance - Modernization and replacement of pool plumbing and associated systems - Upgrades to staff and patient locker rooms for ABA compliance - Demolition of the existing air handling unit (AHU) on an elevated platform - Installation of a new exterior pad-mounted AHU - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are identified in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with ABA accessibility standards - Set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms, with strict eligibility and certification requirements - Estimated project value is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 - NAICS code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)

Description

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE
Contractor shall provide for and furnish all labor, materials, equipment, qualified supervision, and other items designated in this contract in accordance with the specifications and drawings to complete Project #556-24-122 B132 Pool & HVAC Replacement. The primary purpose of this project is to renovate the pool and bring it into compliance with current codes as well as making it Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) complaint. Pool plumbing and associated systems are to be replaced/modernized in accordance with design drawings. Staff and patient locker rooms will be made ABA complaint. Additionally, the pool area is to have the old AHU located on the elevated platform demolished and replaced with new exterior pad mounted AHU. The solicitation, specifications, and drawings will be posted on Contact Opportunities. There will be a pre-bid site walkthrough held on or about August 3rd, 2026, for this project and all prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Details of the exact date and time of the pre-bid conference will be included in the solicitation package.

Pursuant to Public Law 109-461, this solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of bids, and prior to award of any contracts, the offeror must represent to the contracting officer that it is a; (1) SDVOSB eligible vendor IAW VAAR Subpart 819.70; (2) Small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition; and (3) Certified SDVOSB/VOSB listed in the SBA certification database at Small Business Search (see 13 CFR 128).   The solicitation will be issued on or about July 10th, 2026. Potential Bidders are responsible to monitor and download any amendments from Contact Opportunities which may be issued to this solicitation. The project magnitude range is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220; size standard $45.0 Million applies. Time for completion, including close out is 365 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

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