The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to replace the HVAC system at the West Haven, CT VAMC.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to replace the HVAC system at the West Haven, CT VAMC. The project scope includes replacing approximately 275 feet of line sets from the branch box to the condenser, replacing all refrigerant piping from the branch box to each evaporator, and replacing the branch box. The contractor must also replace the VRF system and connect electrical service to the unit.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and option years. The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
- How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation basis is not specified in the notice.
- When and how do you bid?
Bids are due on July 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. Bidders must submit their proposals through the VA's e-Bidding website.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Heads up — easy to miss
- The contractor is responsible for complying with all infection control measurements and ICRA level requirements.
- The contractor must include all applicable taxes in their proposed prices.
- The contractor must provide electronic copies of the floor plans handed out during the site visit.
- The contractor must address unforeseen conditions through a bilateral modification, since unilateral change authority does not apply to commercial services unless explicitly stated.
If you're interested, do this first
- Review the solicitation and consider this amendment when preparing your response.
- Confirm that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.