W099--Sources Sought - Supply - Chiller Lease - MPLS
ID: 36C26325Q0279Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS (W099)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/287eebab903e41b788d71d6d8e1fa1c3/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking businesses to provide a temporary chiller lease for the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) for a duration of five months each year. The procurement involves supplying two self-contained 10-ton chiller units along with flexible supply and return air ducts, with delivery required by May 1 and collection after September 30 for each contractual period. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational cooling needs while the facility explores partnerships with qualified service providers. Interested vendors must respond by January 10, 2025, with detailed information regarding their capabilities, socio-economic status, and compliance with relevant regulations, directed to Contracting Officer Joey Bloomer at joseph.bloomer@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joey BloomerContracting Officer
    (515) 699-5549
    joseph.bloomer@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking businesses to provide a temporary chiller lease for the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) for five months annually. A Sources Sought Notice has been issued as part of market research and will not result in contract awards. Interested vendors are to respond by January 10, 2025, detailing their capabilities and providing essential information including their socio-economic status, manufacturer details, country of origin for products, and contract eligibility. The lease involves supplying two self-contained 10-ton chiller units, flexible supply and return air ducts, and requires delivery by May 1, with collection after September 30 for each contractual period. The chillers must meet specific operational criteria, and the contractor is responsible for maintenance, ensuring timely repair or replacement of equipment in the event of failure. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with relevant regulations for veteran-owned businesses and sets standards for shipping, invoicing, and service reliability. The initiative reflects the VA's commitment to efficiently manage its cooling needs while exploring potential partnerships with qualified service providers.
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