The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for project 526-23-133, aimed at improving the Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) HVAC systems at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. This construction project is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, with a NAICS Code of 238220 and a magnitude of construction estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The scope of work involves providing all necessary supervision, labor, equipment, and materials, adhering to all applicable codes, VA directives, and standards. The project is expected to be completed within 360 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation, number 36C24226B0027, will be released around January 5, 2026, on www.sam.gov, and will require bonding. Prospective bidders must be registered in www.sam.gov and verified/certified as SDVOSB in the Small Business Search at the time of bid submission.

This document outlines the specifications for a York Air Cooled Scroll Chiller Unit, model YLAA0170SJ46XFB, required by the VA. Key characteristics include a minimum 170 tons cooling capacity, screw compressor technology, 24/7 hospital duty, stable operation at 25–100% load, ±0.5°F chilled water temperature control, and support for OR/SPD humidity control (20–60% RH). It must use R-134a refrigerant or a VA-approved equivalent, be compatible with existing Building Management System (BMS) integration, feature rooftop-rated, weatherproof construction, and have a proven history in hospital OR/SPD applications. The VA will consider substitutions that meet project intent and comply with all federal, state, and VA standards. This listing is part of a solicitation for bids, where manufacturers are expected to provide details of their proposed equipment.

The document outlines the requirements for a "Brand Name or Equal" procurement for a 4312 Twin Centrifugal Chilled Water Pump. The specified model is the Armstrong 4312 TWIN 0306-015.0, intended for chilled water HVAC systems. Key characteristics include centrifugal design, end suction or vertical inline configuration, VFD compatibility (20–100% speed), a stable non-overloading pump curve, ASHRAE 90.1 efficiency compliance, low noise and vibration, and compatibility with BMS and differential pressure controls. The document explicitly states that all characteristics are for reference only, and the VA will consider similar substitutions as long as the project's intent is met and no federal, state, or VA standards are violated. The bidding section requires the vendor to specify the manufacturer's name, brand, and model number for their proposed equipment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for Project No. 526-23-133, "Improve OR and SPD HVAC," at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The project involves construction services to upgrade the HVAC systems for the Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) areas in Building 100. Key objectives include site preparation, demolition, and new construction of two rooftop chilled water systems to serve AH-16 (OR) and AH-02 (SPD), ensuring comfort level humidity and cooling temperatures based on ASHRAE standards. The scope also includes motorized automatic changeover valves, reuse and construction of roof dunnage according to ASCE7-16 standards, and structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical modifications. The project requires strict adherence to VA standards for infection control, life safety, and dust control. Contractors must utilize the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) platform for project management and communication. The estimated completion time is 360 calendar days, excluding equipment lead times.