J041--Repair Cooling Tower 2 Fayetteville VA Medical Center
ID: 36C25625Q0731Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (J041)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 7, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking qualified vendors to provide repair services for Cooling Tower 2 at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center in Arkansas. This sources sought notice aims to conduct market research to identify potential Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) capable of fulfilling the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW), which includes comprehensive repairs while ensuring minimal disruption to medical center operations. The project emphasizes the importance of safety, compliance with OSHA guidelines, and coordination with an Authorized Government Representative (AGR) throughout the repair process. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 5:00 PM CST on April 7, 2025, to the Contracting Officer, Marcos Madrazo-Jones, at marcos.madrazo-jones@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Marcos Madrazo-JonesContracting Officer
(713) 791-1414 ext.222136
marcos.madrazo-jones@va.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Mar 31, 2025, 5:06 PM UTC
The Fayetteville VA Medical Center has issued a Sources Sought Notice for repairs on Cooling Tower 2, aiming to evaluate the market for qualified vendors to fulfill this requirement. This announcement is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs' market research to identify Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Interested vendors must provide specific information about their capabilities, including their business size under the NAICS code, which is 811310. The Statement of Work (SOW) requires a comprehensive, turn-key repair of the cooling tower, ensuring minimal disruption to medical center operations. Key contractor obligations include holding relevant licenses, prioritizing safety per OSHA guidelines, and performing various tasks such as removal and replacement of components, compliance with infection control measures, and a thorough follow-up on work quality. The project must minimize interruptions to essential services, and contractors must coordinate closely with an Authorized Government Representative (AGR). Responses to this notice are due by April 7, 2025, and are essential for determining the acquisition strategy for the contract. Overall, the notice underscores the VA's commitment to utilizing veteran-owned businesses while addressing critical infrastructure needs.
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