Y1DZ--COOLING TOWER REPAIRS
ID: 36C24225R0026Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER HOSPITAL BUILDINGS (Y1DZ)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c9527d092f8448cb8adcbc7a85409d5a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for cooling tower repairs at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY, specifically targeting I-2-I Solutions, Inc. The project requires the contractor to provide supervision, labor, materials, and equipment to address deficiencies identified during previous maintenance, including replacing coupling assemblies, oil lines, and flex element assemblies across multiple cooling tower units, as well as troubleshooting electrical issues. Interested parties may submit capabilities statements by January 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, although the government retains discretion on whether to proceed competitively; if no viable responses are received, negotiations will continue exclusively with I-2-I Solutions, Inc. For further inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Akkil Kurian at Akkil.Kurian@va.gov or 718-584-9000.

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    Akkil KurianContract Specialist
    (718) 584-9000
    Akkil.Kurian@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice regarding a proposed sole source contract for cooling tower repairs at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. The contract, under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1), specifically targets I-2-I Solutions, Inc. The repairs are essential due to deficiencies identified during previous maintenance work, and the contractor will need to provide labor, supervision, materials, and equipment. Key tasks include replacing coupling assemblies, oil lines, and flex element assemblies across multiple cooling tower units, troubleshooting electrical issues, and performing a startup and function test upon completion. The project duration is expected to last 60 days, starting from the notice to proceed, with all work conducted during standard business hours. Safety regulations per VA and OSHA standards will be strictly enforced throughout the contract duration. Potential bidders may submit capabilities statements by January 2, 2025, to express interest in competitive involvement. However, the decision to proceed competitively lies solely with the government, and if no viable options arise, negotiations will proceed exclusively with I-2-I Solutions, Inc. This document outlines the scope, conditions, and compliance requirements essential for the successful execution of the cooling tower repairs.
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