CON | Z1DA | REPLACE OR CHILLERS | 580-23-105 | PRESOLICITATION

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas is seeking a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to replace two operating‑room chillers in Building 100. The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price, covering demolition, removal, and installation of new chillers, as well as all associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work required by the construction drawings. The performance period is 432 calendar days, and the anticipated contract value is between $1 million and $2 million. Offerors must be registered in SBA VetCert and SAM, and must submit a bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond. The solicitation will be posted around October 13 2026, with a 90‑day proposal acceptance window after issuance. • Scope: removal of existing OR chillers, installation of new chillers, related MEP work, demolition, and general construction. • Contract type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price, SDVOSB set‑aside. • Estimated value: $1‑2 M. • Duration: 432 days from notice to proceed. • Mandatory registrations: SBA VetCert, SAM, NAICS 238220. • Bonds required: bid, performance, and payment. • Eligibility: 100 % Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business, with at least 15 % of labor costs to be paid to SDVOSB employees.