Presolicitation
FY27 NRM 558-24-160, Domestic Water, Chilled Water and Steam Piping (VA-26-00066009)
Department of Veterans Affairs · Sol. 36C24626B0041
Due in 63 daysSDVOSB
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The VA's Network Contracting Office 6 plans an Invitation for Bid for replacing domestic water, chilled water and steam piping in Buildings 1 and 23 at the Durham VA Health Care System in Durham, NC. It is an SDVOSB set-aside with a single firm-fixed-price award. Work takes 603 calendar days from notice to proceed, and the solicitation is expected on or about October 15, 2026.
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- Large construction project. A $10-20 million job needs significant capacity, bonding and construction experience, which is hard for a small business.
Estimated construction magnitude is between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00
- Work in an occupied hospital. The facility runs 24 hours a day, so work must be phased with infection control and strict safety measures.
Work will be around an occupied healthcare facility in operation 24 hours a day.
- Site visit. Only one site visit will be held, so missing it could hurt your bid.
Only one site visit will be scheduled.
- Solicitation may not be issued. This is a presolicitation for information only; the government is not obligated to issue a solicitation.
The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice.
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Full brief
What they want
- Replace domestic water, chilled water and steam piping (Priority 1) in Buildings 1 and 23
- Provide all supervision, materials, labor, equipment, transportation, testing and storage
- Coordinate phasing to minimize disruption to normal operations
- Follow the attached drawings and specifications
- Use personal protective equipment and infection control measures around an occupied healthcare facility
- Contract type
- Single firm-fixed-price contract via Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Period of performance
- 603 calendar days from notice to proceed, including long lead time items
- Place of performance
- Durham VA Health Care System, 508 Fulton St, Durham, NC
- Estimated value
- Construction magnitude between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00
- How they'll choose
- Sealed bid (IFB); non-responsive bids are rejected
- Offers due
- 2026-12-09 2:00 PM (-05:00) per the notice record; the text says bids are due approximately 30 days after the solicitation is issued
- How to submit
- Details come with the solicitation on SAM.gov; questions by email to Alice Custis at alice.custis@va.gov
What to include when you submit
- Solicitation documents, drawings and amendments will be posted only on SAM.gov Contract Opportunities
- Bidders must acknowledge all amendments before the offer deadline
- No telephone requests for bidding material
You must have
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside
- Small business size standard of $45.0 million for NAICS 236220
NAICS CODE: 236220 Size Standard: $45.0 Million
- Active, current SAM registration to be eligible for award
SAM must be current and active to be eligible for contract award.
Not in the notice text
- Bonding requirements
- Details in the drawings and specifications (posted with the solicitation)
- Site visit date and location
- Exact bid due date
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Key facts
- Response due
- Dec 9, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- Solicitation
- 36C24626B0041
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Office
- 246-Network Contracting Office 6 (36C246)
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- NAICS
- 236220
- Product/service code
- Z2DA
- Business type
- Construction & renovation
- Place of performance
- Durham, NC
- Contracting contact
- Alice Custisalice.custis@va.gov757.722.9961 ext. 18670
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Replace Domestic Water, Chilled Water, and Steam Piping Project Number 558-24-160 STATEMENT OF WORK Description of Work - Summary: The piping at the Durham VA Health Care Center, 508 Fulton St, Durham, NC is aging. There is an immediate need to replace the domestic water, chilled water and steam piping. General: The contractor shall replace domestic water, chilled water and steam piping (Priority 1) in Building 1 and 23 at the Durham VA Health Care System. The contractor shall provide phasing coordination for each section below to minimize impact of normal operations. The contractor is responsible for providing all supervision, materials, labor, equipment, transportation, testing, and storage for this project. All work shall be performed according to the attached drawings and specifications. The VA will accept the Superintendent shall perform the roles and responsibilities of Superintendent and Quality Control dual hat. Safety officer must remain separate. Place of Performance: Tasks will be performed at the VA Medical Center Durham, VA. Work will be around an occupied healthcare facility in operation 24 hours a day. This work will require appropriate personal protective equipment and proper infection control measures. Work will be phased to minimize disruption to clinic and medical center operations. Period of Performance: Completion of project shall be 603 calendar days from NTP. This includes procurement of long lead time items. Estimated construction magnitude is between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00 NAICS CODE: 236220 Size Standard: $45.0 Million All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award. Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and award a single, firm fixed-price contract. Solicitation material will be available on/about October 15, 2026. Any specifications, drawings and amendments will be posted on the System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunities website (https://sam.gov/opportunities). The Contract Opportunities website is the only official location to obtain solicitation information and documents. Bids will be due approximately 30 days after issuance of the solicitation. Only one site visit will be scheduled. Location and point(s) of contact for the site visit will be identified in the solicitation. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not an invitation for bids. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation. No bidders list is maintained. All interested vendors should register on SAM.gov. Interested bidders are advised they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of offers and should revisit the website periodically for any amendments/notices to the solicitation. Prospective contractors must be registered in the SAM database in order to obtain access in Contract Opportunities. SAM must be current and active to be eligible for contract award. Contractors please note: Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) apply to this solicitation. With ORCA; you now have the availability to enter and maintain your reps and certs with your proposal. Any questions regarding this announcement and all future announcements regarding this project must be emailed to the Primary Contract Specialist, Alice Custis, at alice.custis @va.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR BIDDING MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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