This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the replacement of HVAC steam equipment and piping in Buildings 12 and 15 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. The project includes modifications to HVAC systems in multiple buildings, including steam unit heaters, ductless heat pumps, and gas-fired unit heaters. The estimated project magnitude is between $500,**** and $1,000,****. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 22, 2026. All questions must be submitted in writing by July 6, 2026. Bids are due electronically on July 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns.
The contractor shall begin performance within a specified number of calendar days and complete it within a specified number of calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory. The exact number of days will be specified in the contract documents.
Payment will be made by the Austin Payment Center, Department of Veterans Affairs. Specific payment terms are not detailed in this excerpt but will be governed by the contract award and solicitation.
Offerors must be verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns and registered in SAM. gov. The small business size standard is $19 million. The contractor shall be responsible for the correct title classification of workers and compliance with wage and hours laws. Proof of OSHA certification for a competent person is required.
Failure to comply with applicable statutes and regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality can result in termination of the contract and civil and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Failure to return a signed copy of VAAR **** will result in a bid not being considered for award.
An organized site visit and pre-bid meeting will be held on June 22, 2026, at 10:00 am est. Contractors are to meet in building 70 conference room at the department of veterans affairs, va medical center, **** blackhorse hill road, coatesville, pa ****.
All requests for information or questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the contracting officer via electronic mail to ***@***. *. * no later than 4:30 pm est, july 6, 2026.
Failure to present proper training documentation will result in the individual being removed from the job. Failure to return a signed copy of VAAR **** will result in a bid not being considered for award. Any information received by the government that would cause for a negative determination of responsibility may make the offeror ineligible for award.
The project magnitude is between 500,**** and 1,000,****.