The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to replace two operating‑room chillers at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This is a firm‑fixed‑price construction contract covering demolition, removal, and installation of new chillers, associated mechanical, electrical, and structural work, with full supervision, safety, and commissioning requirements. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and bonds, comply with Davis‑Bacon wage determinations, and meet stringent VA security and DEI clauses. The performance period is 432 calendar days from notice to proceed, and the contract value is estimated between $1 M and $2 M.
• Remove and replace two OR chillers, including demolition of existing equipment and associated utilities.
• Provide full mechanical, electrical, structural, and commissioning services, adhering to VA, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and local building codes.
• Must be a certified SDVOSB, hold SBA VetCert, SAM registration, and meet the $19 M size standard for NAICS 238220.
• Submit a single electronic proposal (Volume I & II) by 2 Dec 2026; a 30‑minute site visit on 5 Nov 2026 is optional.
• Required bonds: performance and payment bonds; no bid bond needed.