J043--Cooling Tower Pump Replacement
ID: 36C24625Q0485Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS (J043)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6, is seeking to procure a sole-source Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the replacement of a Cooling Tower Pump at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. This procurement is necessitated by the inoperability of one of the existing pumps in the chiller plant, highlighting the importance of maintaining critical systems for the facility's operations. The contract will be awarded under FAR 13.106-1(b), allowing solicitation from only one source, with interested parties invited to express their capability by 12:00 PM EST on March 10, 2025. For inquiries, potential vendors should contact the Contracting Officer, Aleshia Hines-Best, via email at Aleshia.Hines-Best@va.gov or by phone at 937-262-2185.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alesia Hins-BestContracting Officer
    (937) 262-2185
    Aleshia.Hines-Best@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 6 intends to issue a sole-source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Daikin Applied Americas, Inc. for the replacement of a Cooling Tower Pump at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. The current project is necessary due to the inoperability of one of the existing pumps in the chiller plant. This procurement will utilize FAR 13.106-1(b), allowing solicitation from only one source. The relevant NAICS code is 238220, with a small business size standard of $19 million. Interested parties may express their capability to meet this requirement by 12:00 PM EST on March 10, 2025. The VA emphasizes that this notice is not a competitive quotation request, and the determination to proceed with the contract will rely solely on the government's discretion. All inquires regarding the proposal must be submitted via email to the designated Contracting Officer, Aleshia Hines-Best. This notice underscores the VA's commitment to timely maintenance and operation of its facilities, ensuring critical systems are functioning properly.
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