Replace Fisher House 1 HVAC System
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
Solicitation 36C25727Q0006·SAM.gov
- Posted
- August 19, 2026
- Due
- September 18, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
Sam's plain-English summary
The 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) is seeking bids to replace the HVAC system at Fisher House 1. Bids are due by September 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET. The solicitation does not specify bonding or insurance requirements in the details provided. Common reasons bids get disqualified on government contracts include: failure to meet technical specifications, missing required documentation or certifications, non-compliance with small business requirements if applicable, inadequate insurance or bonding coverage (if required), late submission, or failure to follow the exact submission format and instructions outlined in the full solicitation.
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 are an HVAC contractor or mechanical systems company with experience replacing large commercial or institutional HVAC systems, and you can meet any bonding and insurance requirements the government specifies.
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Scope
The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, supervision, and transportation necessary to upgrade and replace the existing HVAC system at the Fisher House No. 1 building at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. The replacement system must be properly installed and include a manufacturer's warranty.
Key dates
- Response deadline
- September 18, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
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