J041--Cooling Tower Maintenance and Repair Service
ID: 36C25625Q0156Type: 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5d96155999d34e78820a2ba256627a73/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide Cooling Tower Maintenance and Repair Services at the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive maintenance strategy for five cooling tower cells, which includes annual preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and compliance with Joint Commission Standards and OSHA regulations. This contract will consist of a base year and four optional 12-month extensions, with work to be performed during regular business hours, excluding federal holidays and extreme weather conditions. Interested vendors must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by November 13, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Reggie Clark at reginald.clark@va.gov.

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    REGGIE CLARKContracting Officer
    (601) 206-7054
    reginald.clark@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for Cooling Tower Maintenance and Repair Services at the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. This document serves as a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential contractors for a forthcoming solicitation, aimed at establishing a comprehensive procurement strategy. The contractor will be tasked with preventative and emergency maintenance services for five cooling tower cells, adhering to regulations such as Joint Commission Standards and OSHA requirements. Key deliverables include annual cleaning and inspections, maintenance of associated pumps and motors, managing emergency repairs, and detailed reporting on service outcomes. The contract will cover a base year and four optional 12-month extensions, with work conducted during regular business hours, excluding federal holidays and extreme weather conditions. The RFI solicits responses from vendors regarding their manufacturing capabilities, business size, compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, and pricing estimates to facilitate market research. Responses are due by November 13, 2024, and all submissions will assist the VA in determining competitive options and pricing for the anticipated procurement. The contact for this RFI is Contracting Officer Reggie Clark.
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