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519-20-200 VABS Replace Boiler Plant Solicitation 36C25726B0006

Department of Veterans AffairsIssuing agency·Big Spring, TX·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Aug 17, 2026·Posted Jul 30, 2026

AI takeaways

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for the replacement of the boiler plant at the West Texas VA Health Care System, Building 2, in Big Spring, TX.
The estimated magnitude of the construction project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
Bids are due by 3:00 PM CDT on August 17, 2026, and a virtual public bid opening is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
The solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price, and the performance period is 365 calendar days after notice to proceed.
Work includes demolition of existing boilers, installation of new packaged fire-tube boilers, piping, fuel trains, breechings/stacks, feedwater/condensate systems, and all mechanical and electrical upgrades, while maintaining facility operations with temporary boilers.
The contact for this solicitation is Horacio Fernandez, Contracting Officer, at 254-421-4096 or horacio.fernandez@va.gov.
Requirement: All bidders shall submit a Bid Guarantee in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.
Requirement: The Awardee must be able to obtain the necessary level of Performance and Payment Bonds.
Requirement: The bidder must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) listed in the SBA certification database.
Requirement: The bidder shall have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of bid submission.
Requirement: The bidder shall provide documentation showing an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of equal to or less than 1.0.
Requirement: The bidder shall provide a Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, affirming no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA/EPA violation in the past 3 years.
Requirement: The successful bidder must present evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos prior to award.

Bonding: Bid Guarantee in an amount not less than 20…
Est. value: Between $5,000,000…
Documents: 25 files

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Contact the buyer

Horacio Fernandez

horacio.fernandez@va.govEmail (254) 421-4096Phone

Location:

Big Spring, TX 79720

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36C25726B0006

Method

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What this bid is asking for

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Demolish the existing boiler plant and all associated systems at Building 2 of the West Texas VA Medical Center.
Install new packaged fire-tube boilers, boiler plant piping, fuel trains, breechings/stacks, feedwater/condensate systems, and all necessary mechanical and electrical upgrades.
Maintain uninterrupted facility operations by providing and operating temporary boilers during construction.
Perform full startup, testing, commissioning, and operator training in accordance with VA Master Specifications and VHA Directive 1810.
Complete all work within 365 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed, while coordinating with the COR to avoid impacts to patient care in an active medical center.

Requirements

From the documents

Bonding capacity: Bid Guarantee in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000; Performance and Payment Bonds required of the Awardee
Estimated value: Between $5,000,000 to $10,000,000

Posted Scope of Work

Solicitation and documents uploaded.

Solicitatoin posted on April 21, 2026.

Amendment 0001 posted on April 27, 2026.

Amendment 0002 posted on May 8, 2026.

Amendment 0003 posted on May 21, 2026.

Amendment 0004 posted on June 12, 2026.

Amendment 0005 posted on July 21, 2026.

Amendment 0006 posted on July 30, 2026.

RFO Language – Contractor Responsibility to Monitor SAM.gov

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Offerors are hereby advised that it is solely the responsibility of the offeror/contractor to monitor SAM.gov (Contract Opportunities) for the posting of this solicitation, any amendments, attachments, clarifications, questions and answers, or other updates issued by the Government.

The Government is not responsible for ensuring that vendors receive or access solicitation amendments or updates. Failure of an offeror to review SAM.gov and incorporate posted amendments into its proposal shall not be grounds for relief, reconsideration, or protest, and may result in the bid being determined non‑responsive or ineligible for award.

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Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, testing, supervision, and project management necessary to demolish, replace, and commission the boiler plant at the West Texas VAMC, Building 2 in Big Spring, Texas. Work includes removal of existing boilers and associated systems; provision and installation of new packaged fire-tube boilers, boiler plant piping, fuel trains, breechings/stacks, feedwater/condensate systems, and all mechanical and electrical upgrades; maintaining uninterrupted facility operations using temporary boilers; full startup, testing, commissioning, and operator training per VA Master Specification Divisions 01, 23, 26, and VHA Directive 1810. Work must comply with the Statement of Work (SOW), 100% drawings, specifications, infection control requirements, OSHA 10/30, and all applicable VA design standards. Work shall be executed in an active medical center; strict coordination with the COR is required to avoid impacts to patient care.

Questions & answers

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What is the estimated cost of this project?

The estimated magnitude of the construction project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

When are bids due?

Bids are due by 3:00 PM CDT on August 17, 2026.

Is this solicitation set aside for any specific type of business?

Yes, this is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

What is the required bid guarantee?

A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.

Documents

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519-20-200 VABS Replace Boiler Plant Solicitation 36C25726B0006

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