FY27 GNV Rebuild Cooling Towers

This federal solicitation (36C24827Q0023), issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for the repair and replacement of cooling tower components at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. The opportunity is a 100% set-aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 333413, which has a size standard of 500 employees. The selected contractor will procure, deliver, and install replacement parts to restore two cooling towers to full operational condition: a three-cell BAC Cooling Tower (Model BAC 3728A-3) and a six-cell EVAPCO Cooling Tower (Model CTSN-8-351974). Required components include shaft assembly kits, fan assemblies, motors, belts, sheaves, fill media, drift eliminator kits, and framed louvers. The period of performance runs from October 2, 2026, through October 1, 2027, with onsite work scheduled during cooler months to minimize the impact on hospital operations. Contractor personnel must possess OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety certification, pass background investigations, and complete annual VA Privacy and HIPAA training. Offers are due by September 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT. Invoices are to be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network upon project completion and VA acceptance.