598-21-108 Replace/Upgrade Water Heating System JLM
ID: 36C25625Q0385Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (Y1DA)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/774549156f634a35a36b6b6f058c45ee/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to participate in a Sources Sought Notice for the replacement and upgrade of the water heating system at the John L. McClellan Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The project involves a phased approach over approximately 240 days, including the removal of existing heating infrastructure and the installation of new systems, while ensuring minimal disruption to hospital operations. This procurement is critical for maintaining efficient hospital services, with an estimated project value between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. Interested firms must submit their capabilities, including small business status and relevant experience, by January 31, 2025, to the primary contact, Melissa Westfall, at melisaa.westfall@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Melissa Westfall
    (501) 257-1037
    melisaa.westfall@va.gov
    Renardo C Hollowell
    (501) 257-1338
    renardo.hollowell@va.gov
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    36C25625Q0385.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the John L. McClellan VAMC in Little Rock, AR, regarding the replacement and upgrade of its water heating system (Solicitation Number: 36C25625Q0385). The solicitation aims to gather information from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) to assess their capacity to fulfill this procurement opportunity. The project includes a phased approach with a total construction timeframe of approximately 240 days, which involves the removal of existing heating infrastructure and installation of new systems with minimal interruption to hospital operations. Contractors are expected to handle various tasks, including the installation and testing of new steam-to-hot water heat exchangers, pumps, and associated piping. The estimated project value is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. Interested firms are encouraged to submit their capabilities, indicating their small business status, previous project experience, and bonding capacity, with a response deadline set for January 31, 2025. Responses should be submitted via email to the designated contract specialist, Melissa Westfall. This notice serves as a preliminary market research tool rather than an official solicitation for bids, as no contracts will be awarded based solely on these responses.
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