C1DA--AE Expand Chiller Plant 583-25-101
ID: 36C25026R0037Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (C1DA)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, is seeking qualified architect-engineering firms to provide services for the expansion and modernization of the chilled water system at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. The project requires a comprehensive investigation of the existing chilled water system, including the chiller plant, distribution piping, pumps, valves, and terminal units, with the goal of enhancing operational efficiency, reliability, and energy efficiency across six buildings totaling over one million square feet. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the comfort and operational resilience of the facility while complying with VA standards and applicable codes. Interested firms are requested to submit their name and socio-economic status to the primary contact, Luke A. Turner, at luke.turner@va.gov by December 12, 2025, to participate in the selection process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Contracting OfficerLuke A. Turner
    (513) 559-3712
    luke.turner@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 36C25026R0037) for Architect/Engineering (AE) services. The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN, requires a comprehensive investigation and design package to modernize and potentially expand its chilled water system. This system services six buildings and over one million square feet of space. The AE team will assess the existing chiller plant, distribution piping, pumps, valves, and terminal units for operational efficiency, reliability, and energy efficiency. The project includes an energy model for "normal" and "epidemic" modes, aiming to deliver a complete A/E design package addressing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, civil, structural, and architectural aspects to ensure operational resilience and compliance with VA standards. Interested and capable firms are requested to provide their name and socio-economic status by December 12, 2025.
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