J045--Replace Chiller #2 Project 526-22-105
ID: 36C24225B0004Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (J045)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to replace Chiller #2 at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY, under project code 526-22-105. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, and supervision to replace the existing Trane chiller with a new York model, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as VA requirements. This project is critical for maintaining the medical center's cooling infrastructure, with an estimated budget between $1 million and $2 million and a performance period of 160 calendar days, commencing within 14 days of the notice to proceed. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) must register with the SBA and the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting bids, with the solicitation expected to be released around November 25, 2024, and responses due by November 21, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Patricia Cordero at Patricia.Cordero@va.gov or (718) 584-9000 x4928.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Patricia CorderoContract Specialist
    (718) 584-9000 x4928
    Patricia.Cordero@va.gov
    Files
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    The Presolicitation Notice outlines the upcoming replacement of Chiller #2 at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. It specifies the project code (526-22-105) and set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contractor will be responsible for supplying labor, materials, and supervision to replace an existing Trane chiller with a new York model, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and VA requirements. Key tasks include refrigerant recovery, disassembling existing equipment, modifying infrastructure for the new chiller, and conducting electrical work. The contractor will also perform system testing, start-up, and programming. Cleanup and adherence to environmental regulations are mandatory throughout the project. The anticipated project duration is 160 calendar days, commencing within 14 days post-notice to proceed (NTP). The estimated budget ranges between $1 million and $2 million, with a requirement for bond submissions. Interested contractors must register with the SBA and maintain current status in the System for Award Management (SAM). The solicitation details will be released around November 25, 2024, with a response deadline of November 21, 2024. This procurement emphasizes the federal government's commitment to hiring service-disabled veterans while upgrading essential medical infrastructure.
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