The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 36C25626R0130 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) |
| Where | Houston, Texas |
| Posted | October 29, 2026 |
| Bids due | December 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Who can bid | Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses only |
| Industry | HVAC & plumbing (NAICS 238220) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Lisa Peace · Lisa.Peace@va.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES. The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas, has a requirement titled "Replace OR Chillers for project number 580-23-105, per issue for construction Drawings and Specifications. This acquisition will be solicited pursuant to the Veterans' First Public Law 109-461 as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (SDVOSB). At least 15 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel shall be spent on the concern's employees or the employees of other eligible SDVOSB concerns. Please do not send questions to this notice as it is only a Pre-Solicitation Notice. Questions will be accepted only after the solicitation has been published. A Firm-Fixed Price construction contract award is anticipated. Contractor shall furnish all supervision,…
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What you'll need to bid
- The bid form. Construction jobs usually use the SF-1442: your company details, your price, the amendments you acknowledge, and a signature.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Federal construction over $2,000 pays at least the Davis-Bacon rates in the attached wage determination.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- Bonds if the job is large. Federal construction over $150,000 needs payment and performance bonds, and often a bid bond (SF-24).
Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.
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