J041--Cooling Tower service | Base 4
ID: 36C24225Q0934Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (J041)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6c6a5463c74a4fe48cc5fe67ce756ed0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors to provide preventative maintenance services for a Marley 8-cell cooling tower at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The contract is anticipated to commence on October 1, 2025, and run through September 30, 2026, with the option to extend for four additional one-year periods. This maintenance service is crucial for ensuring the continuous operation of the cooling tower, which involves tasks such as inspections, cleaning, and system adjustments. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and relevant documentation to Contract Specialist Chris Weider at Christopher.Weider@va.gov by the specified deadlines, as this Sources Sought Notice is intended for market research purposes only and not as a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chris WeiderContract Specialist
    (716) 862-7461 x22470
    Christopher.Weider@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0934.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, intending to gather information from vendors interested in providing preventative maintenance services for a Marley 8-cell cooling tower at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The anticipated contract period extends from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with four potential one-year options. The notice specifies that it is not a solicitation but rather a tool for market research. Contractors are asked to submit their capability statements, past performance examples, and details about their socioeconomic status, among other requirements. The document outlines essential maintenance tasks, including inspections, cleaning, and system adjustments, necessary for the cooling tower's proper operation. Additionally, the notice addresses subcontracting limits and compliance certification needed for businesses engaged in this contract, particularly emphasizing the qualifications of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and other small business categories. This notice serves as a preliminary step to inform potential vendors about the requirements and procurement strategy, ultimately supporting the development of a formal solicitation for the maintenance services needed.
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