J041--Cooling Tower service | Base 4
ID: 36C24226Q0150Type: Presolicitation
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)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ed2c76a55fe04436909606654aee4c8f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for cooling tower service at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. The procurement involves preventative maintenance and repair services for a Marley 8-cell cooling tower and its supporting equipment, with a contract period starting January 1, 2026, and extending through December 31, 2031, including four one-year options. This opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), emphasizing the importance of experienced personnel familiar with Marley cooling towers and compliance with federal and local regulations. Interested contractors must confirm attendance for a mandatory site visit by December 4, 2025, and submit their quotes by December 9, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET, with inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Christopher J. Weider at Christopher.Weider@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher WeiderContract Specialist
    (716) 862-7461 x22470
    Christopher.Weider@va.gov
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    36C24226Q0150 0001.docx
    Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C24226Q0150, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, extends the deadline for offers to December 9, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST. The purpose of this amendment is to correct a clerical error and facilitate a site visit for the "Cooling Tower Service at the James J. Peters (Bronx) VA Medical Center" project. The period for questions has also been extended to December 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST. Additionally, Section E.1 52.212-1 of the original solicitation has been amended to remove the requirement for offerors to submit a completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3. Site visit information is attached to the amendment.
    36C24226Q0150_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, intends to solicit quotes for cooling tower services at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. This presolicitation notice, under solicitation number 36C24226Q0150, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. An RFQ is anticipated to be posted on sam.gov around November 26, 2025, with a response date of November 26, 2025, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The contract will cover a base year from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with four one-year option periods. The NAICS code is 238220 ($19.0M small business size standard), and the product service code is J041. Interested contractors must be registered in SAM. Questions should be emailed to Christopher Weider at Christopher.Weider@va.gov, with the RFQ number in the subject line.
    36C24226Q0150.docx
    This government solicitation (36C24226Q0150) by the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks proposals for preventative maintenance and repair services for a Marley 8-cell cooling tower and its supporting equipment at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. The contract includes a base period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, and four one-year options extending through December 31, 2031. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Key requirements include experienced personnel with Marley cooling tower expertise, OSHA 30-hour training, and compliance with various federal and local regulations. The solicitation also outlines specific invoicing, payment, and subcontracting limitations, emphasizing electronic submission and compliance with FAR and VAAR clauses. Quotes, including technical capability and pricing, are due via email by 4:30 PM ET on December 5, 2025.
    Site Visit Info - Cooling Tower.docx
    This document outlines the mandatory site visit information for quoters interested in a government contract at the James J. Peters (Bronx) VA Medical Center. The purpose of the site visit is for quoters to assess local conditions that may impact performance. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10:30 AM at 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468. Interested contractors must email the Contract Specialist, Christopher.Weider@va.gov, and facility POCs, Brian Sharkey (Brian.Sharkey2@va.gov) and Edwin Magriz (Edwin.Moralesmagriz@va.gov), by 4:30 PM ET on Thursday, December 4, 2025, to confirm their attendance.
    WD 2015-4187 Rev. 33.pdf
    This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-4187, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific New York counties (Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Westchester). It details varying minimum wage rates based on contract award dates, distinguishing between Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for 2025. The document specifies hourly rates for numerous occupations across various sectors, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, and technical roles. It also covers fringe benefits such as health and welfare, paid vacation (2 to 5 weeks based on service), and twelve paid holidays. Special provisions address computer employees, air traffic controllers, weather observers, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), and uniform allowances. A conformance process is detailed for unlisted job classifications, emphasizing adherence to the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations. The document highlights annual adjustments to the Executive Order minimum wage rates and mandates paid sick leave under EO 13706.
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