CON | Z2DA | REPLACE CHILLER 1 B104 | 580-24-111 | PRESOLICITATION

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to replace a 1,000‑ton York chiller and associated transformer, piping, valves, and controls in Building 104 of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The work is a firm‑fixed‑price construction contract covering demolition, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related construction tasks. The contract value is estimated between $2 M and $5 M, with a 180‑day performance period following award. Offerors must be registered in SBA VetCert and SAM, and must submit bid, performance, and payment bonds. The solicitation will be posted around October 13 2026 and will be issued as an RFP. • Replace inoperable 1,000‑ton, 480 V York chiller and transformer. • Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision. • Scope includes demolition, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related construction. • Firm‑fixed‑price contract, $2 M–$5 M, 180‑day performance window. • Set‑aside for 100 % SDVOSB; 15 % of labor costs must be paid to SDVOSB employees. • Must be registered in SBA VetCert, SAM, and hold NAICS 238220 certification. • 90‑day proposal acceptance period; bid bond required, plus performance and payment bonds.