ContractSources Sought

Sources Sought - Heat pump units, Bard Brand Name or Equal

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• 36C242-26-AP-2919
Response Deadline
May 13, 2026
5 days left
Days Remaining
5
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2 is conducting a market survey to identify qualified firms for the purchase of five packaged heat pump units for the East Orange campus of the VA New Jersey Healthcare System. The requirement is for brand name or equal Bard units and includes supplying equipment that meets the stated commercial HVAC specifications, including cooling capacity, reversing cycle operation, R-410A refrigerant, airflow, weather-resistant construction, and applicable safety and energy efficiency standards. The place of performance is New Jersey, and the notice is for market research only rather than a solicitation, with interest focused on firms capable of meeting the technical requirements and providing similar project experience. Responses are due by email to Morgan.Weeks1@va.gov by May 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST and should include a capability statement, point of contact, DUNS number, socioeconomic status, SAM registration, and examples of similar projects.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
333415
Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
PSC Code
4120
AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
RFI 36C24226Q0607.pdf
PDF•93 KB•May 8, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, is conducting a market survey to identify qualified firms for the procurement of five packaged heat pump units for the East Orange campus of the VA New Jersey Healthcare System. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only and not a solicitation for quotes or proposals. The VA is seeking units that are brand name or equal to Bard W36HF-A10XXXXXXX, with specific technical requirements including approximately 3 tons cooling capacity, reversing cycle heat pump, R-410A refrigerant, commercial electrical compatibility, 1,200-1,400 CFM airflow, weather-resistant construction, and compliance with UL safety and DOE energy efficiency standards. Interested firms must submit a capability statement on company letterhead, provide a designated point of contact, DUNS Number, and socioeconomic status (NAICS 333415). Responses, including examples of similar projects and SAM registration, are due via email to Morgan.Weeks1@va.gov by May 13, 2026, at 10 AM EST. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a binding contract.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 13, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 14, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sub-Tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)

Point of Contact

Name
Morgan Weeks

Place of Performance

New Jersey, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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