Replace Fisher House 1 HVAC System
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
Solicitation 36C25727Q0006·SAM.gov
- Posted
- August 3, 2026
- Due
- September 18, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
Sam's plain-English summary
This is a government contract to replace the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system at a Fisher House facility. The deadline for submitting your bid is September 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET—this is a normal timeline, not unusually rushed. The solicitation doesn't specify bonding or insurance requirements in the basic information provided, so you'll need to review the full details at the link to confirm whether you'll need to obtain a performance bond or liability insurance before bidding. Bids typically get rejected if you don't meet the specific qualifications listed, if you fail to include required documentation, if your pricing is incomplete or unclear, or if you don't follow the exact submission instructions. Make sure to read all the fine print carefully.
This bid is reserved — Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Reserved for small businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans (certified through SBA VetCert).
If you meet that requirement, this could be a fit if: You likely qualify if you're a licensed HVAC contractor with experience replacing commercial heating and cooling systems, you can obtain any required bonding or insurance, you're registered in SAM.gov (the government's contracting database), and you can clearly document your qualifications and past project experience.
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Scope
This project requires a contractor to perform construction services to replace the Fisher House 1 HVAC system at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. The work falls under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000.
Key dates
- Response deadline
- September 18, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
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