J041--Chiller Renewal
ID: 36C24125Q0188Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

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Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (J041)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Networking Contracting Office 01 in Brockton, MA, intends to conduct a sole source procurement for a chiller renewal from Trane U.S. Inc. for the Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury Division. This procurement involves comprehensive services for a 900-ton centrifugal chiller, including labor, transportation, and materials necessary for refrigerant removal, component inspection, and reassembly to meet Trane's specifications. The work is critical for maintaining the operational integrity of the chiller, which is essential for climate control within the facility, and can only be performed by Trane authorized technicians due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. Interested parties must submit their capabilities in writing by January 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST to Issa Shawki at issa.shawki@va.gov, as this notice serves to assess the potential for competitive bidding, although it is not a solicitation.

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    Issa ShawkiContracting Officer
    (774) 826-3192
    issa.shawki@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Networking Contracting Office in Brockton, MA, plans a sole source procurement for a chiller renewal from Trane U.S. Inc. for its Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury Division. The project aims to service a 900-ton centrifugal chiller, covering all necessary labor, transportation, and materials. Key tasks include refrigerant removal, inspection of various components, and reassembly of the chiller with new parts to ensure compliance with Trane specifications. Trane is uniquely positioned for this work due to the proprietary nature of its equipment and the need for authorized technicians to maintain OEM warranty. Interested parties may express their capabilities by January 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. This procurement aligns with NAICS code 811310, designated for businesses with a size standard of $12.5 million. The intent of this notice is to gauge interest and assess the feasibility of competitive bidding, although it is not a solicitation.
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