The VA is conducting market research via this sources-sought notice, not a solicitation, to identify qualified contractors capable of replacing the Surgical Air Handler (AHU) at the VA Central California Health Care System. The scope includes replacing the surgical DX AHU serving four operating rooms, along with ancillary air/cooling distribution, rooftop mechanical duct, exhaust, humidity control, fire/smoke protection, monitoring, and necessary electrical, plumbing, low-voltage, architectural, and structural changes, including a new walk-in maintenance corridor/penthouse and replacement rooftop condensing units. The place of performance is VA Central California Health Care System, 2615 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA 93703. The estimated construction magnitude is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, under NAICS 236220 with a $45.0 million small-business size standard. The period of performance is 395 consecutive calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

The VA is conducting market research via a sources sought notice for a project to replace the Surgical Air Handler (AHU) serving all four operating rooms on the 3rd floor of the Main Hospital at the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA. The scope includes the AHU and ancillary components such as air and cooling distribution, rooftop mechanical duct, exhaust, humidity control, fire smoke protection, monitoring equipment, and existing rooftop condensing units, plus necessary electrical, plumbing, low-voltage, architectural, and structural changes. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, and materials, and the period of performance is 395 consecutive calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The estimated construction magnitude is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a small business size standard of $45.0 million. Responses will be used to assess industry capabilities and determine acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside.