# B105 Control Panel Replacement Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26126r0005 - Solicitation number: 36C26126R0005 - Notice type: Solicitation (first published as presolicitation) - Status: Closed. Deadline was March 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of Veterans Affairs - Contracting office: 261-Network Contract Office 21 (36C261) - NAICS: 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors - Product or service code: Z1DA Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries - Set-aside: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside - Place of performance: Palo Alto, California - County: Santa Clara County (FIPS 06085). https://abierto.us/counties/santa-clara-county-ca-06085 - City: Palo Alto. https://abierto.us/cities/palo-alto-ca-0655282 - First posted: January 16, 2026 - Last posted: March 26, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d5e68d73fae3452890d9afb4c4e16e1a/view ## Description **SOLICITATION DESCRIPTION:** B105 HVAC CONTROL PANEL REPLACEMENT (UPDATED PER AMENDMENTS 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, AND 0005) **AMENDMENT 0005 NOTICE:** **Proposal Due Date Extension:** The deadline for receipt of offers is extended to Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST. **Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS):** Clarifies that this procurement is classified under NAICS 238210 as special trade construction. In strict accordance with VAAR 852.219-75, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. **Bid Guarantee/Bond:** Officially establishes the required bid guarantee at 20% of the proposed bid price. **Payment Protection Requirements:** Because the estimated magnitude of this construction contract falls below the $150,000 threshold, meaning traditional Miller Act performance and payment bonds are not strictly mandatory. The successful offeror must provide alternative payment protection (such as an Irrevocable Letter of Credit) in a penal amount equal to 100% of the original contract price. **1. GENERAL INFORMATION Solicitation Number:** **36C26126R0005 Project Title:** **B105 HVAC Control Panel Replacement Location:** VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) **Set-Aside NAICS Code:** 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million Product Service Code: Z1DA – Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries Magnitude of Construction: **Between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00 Proposal Due Date:** Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS): 75% (Special Trade Construction) **Bid Guarantee Requirement:** 20% of the proposed bid price Payment Protection Requirement: 100% alternative payment protection (e.g., Irrevocable Letter of Credit) in lieu of traditional Miller Act bonds 2. PROJECT SCOPE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to replace existing Johnson Controls (JCI) controllers with Siemens BACnet controllers in the Building 105 (B105) Simulation Center at the VAPAHCS Palo Alto campus. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to: **Demolition:** Decommissioning existing JCI PCG Controllers and Expanders for Heating Hot Water (HHW) and Air Handling Unit (AHU) systems. **Installation:** Providing and installing new Siemens BACnet PXC.A controllers, expanders, and new air temperature sensors. **Integration:** Performing controls point-to-point checkout, verification, and full integration into the existing Siemens Campus Building Management System (BMS) Front End (Desigo CC). **Period of Performance:** Project completion is required within 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP). **6. IMPORTANT COMPLIANCE NOTES VetCert Verification:** This is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside. Offerors must be certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at the time of offer submission and prior to award. **Bonding & Payment Protection:** A 20% bid guarantee is required. Alternative payment protection (e.g., Irrevocable Letter of Credit) is required in lieu of traditional Miller Act performance and payment bonds. **Buy American:** The Buy American statute applies to construction materials used in this project. 7. ATTACHMENTS Standard Form 30 - Amendment 0005 (New) Standard Form 30 - Amendment 0004 Consolidated RFI Questions and Government Responses Specification 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Standard Form 30 - Amendment 0003 Standard Form 30 - Amendment 0002 Standard Form 30 - Amendment 0001 Solicitation 36C26126R0005 Scope of Work (Revised) / Specifications JCI Control Submittal (Reference) Wage Determination CA20250018 ## Publications - January 16, 2026: Presolicitation, due February 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. Notice 6d7c0c8ad3814cf3a9fb90cb5c079e67. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6d7c0c8ad3814cf3a9fb90cb5c079e67/view - February 3, 2026: Solicitation, due March 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. Notice 4321dc31240e4195b1dad751f3718755. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4321dc31240e4195b1dad751f3718755/view - February 9, 2026: Solicitation, due March 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. Notice 0204e2e21f124e8797fdfb8f19b6007c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0204e2e21f124e8797fdfb8f19b6007c/view - March 2, 2026: Solicitation, due March 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 6c7d3a39165c45f29353ce8edef5eb97. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6c7d3a39165c45f29353ce8edef5eb97/view - March 9, 2026: Solicitation, due March 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice a122198513204f8bb58c4d248d948bc3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a122198513204f8bb58c4d248d948bc3/view - March 23, 2026: Solicitation, due March 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 3ff0a9934ce240a9a3edca155e8f7a81. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3ff0a9934ce240a9a3edca155e8f7a81/view - March 26, 2026: Solicitation, due March 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice d5e68d73fae3452890d9afb4c4e16e1a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d5e68d73fae3452890d9afb4c4e16e1a/view ## Points of contact - Edwin Rivera, Contract Specialist, edwin.rivera@va.gov, Contracting Officer --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26126r0005.