The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a presolicitation notice for the project numbered 659-25-510, focused on replacing Chilled Water and Condensate Pumps at the W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. The contractor will be responsible for all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to complete the project, which involves replacing existing pumps, removing unused mechanical and electrical materials, prepping and painting walls, refinishing floors with epoxy, and installing a sump well. Temporary services must be provided without disrupting occupied spaces during the project, which is expected to be completed within 120 days. The project has an estimated construction cost between $500,000 and $1,000,000 and is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The solicitation will be available around March 18, 2025, and vendors must register on the appropriate government website and in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. All inquiries regarding the project should be directed to the provided email contact, as telephone requests will not be accepted. The notice explicitly states that it is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for bids at this time.
The Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines a request for information regarding the procurement of chilled water and condensate pumps at the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. The notice invites interest and capabilities from potential contractors for the replacement of existing pumps in designated pump rooms, including the removal of unused materials and refurbishment of the spaces. Key tasks include the installation of a sump well, temporary service provision during pump downtime, and ensuring that the operations of Building 11 are not disrupted during the project. Notably, this announcement does not constitute a contract award but serves to gauge market interest ahead of a presolicitation notice expected around March 4, 2025. The contracting office is managed by Sean Cosby, who can be contacted for more details. This document is part of the federal government's procurement framework, aimed at enhancing service efficiency within the VA healthcare system while adhering to operational guidelines.