This is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses to construct a new chiller plant at the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center. The project has a maximum performance period of 600 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed and an estimated budget magnitude between $10 million and $20 million. The work includes building an addition, installing chillers and cooling towers, relocating a bulk oxygen tank, and realigning site access and parking. Award will be based on price for a Firm Fixed-Price contract, and bidders must be registered in SAM and VETCert, capable of providing required bonds. All solicitation documents will be available for download from SAM.gov around February 24, 2026.

This is a Request for Information for planning purposes to construct a new chiller plant at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The project requires all work to build an addition, install chillers, cooling towers, backup generators, and perform site work, with a maximum completion time of 600 calendar days after a Notice to Proceed. The estimated construction cost is between $10 million and $20 million. The government is conducting market research to determine whether to limit competition to small businesses or proceed with full and open competition. Interested contractors are asked to submit a capability statement and other specified information.