J059--FY25 SERVICES (BASE + 4) | Buffalo/Batavia VAMC | Andover HVAC Controls Maintenance
ID: 36C24225Q0079Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8b72a65157bd44fbba8ec7b78c1d9e1f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to U & S Service, Inc. for the maintenance of Andover HVAC Controls at the Buffalo and Batavia VA Medical Centers. The contract will cover a service agreement from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, with the option for four additional years, focusing on hardware inspections, OEM parts replacement, software updates, and troubleshooting for the complex HVAC systems. This maintenance is critical for ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of the facilities' climate control systems, which are vital for providing quality healthcare to veterans. Interested parties that believe they can meet the requirements must submit their responses by October 29, 2024, at 12:00 PM to Nathan Northrup at nathan.northrup@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nathan NorthrupContract Officer
    (607) 664-7533
    nathan.northrup@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C24225Q0079.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to award a sole-source contract to U & S Service, Inc. for maintenance of Andover HVAC Controls at Buffalo and Batavia VA Medical Centers, covering the period from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, with four optional extension years. The service agreement will encompass hardware inspections, OEM parts replacement, software updates, and troubleshooting. The contract specifies the requirement for the contractor to be an authorized service provider for Schneider Electric equipment, ensuring 24/7 on-site support within three hours of a service call. The document outlines the extensive list of hardware and software components involved, including controllers and workstations, demonstrating the complexity and scale of the HVAC systems in need of maintenance. Interested parties that believe they can meet the outlined requirements are encouraged to respond by October 29, 2024, as this is not a competitive solicitation, although bids may be considered. This notice reflects the VA's approach to securing essential services while adhering to regulatory and operational criteria for veterans' healthcare facilities.
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