CTX Annual Cooling Tower TFC-200 Tower Fill Chemical Cleaning
ID: 36C25725Q0496Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (J041)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dec1db34ea774037aafd7ce1cbbbe947/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide annual chemical cleaning services for cooling towers at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, Texas. The procurement specifically targets Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and involves cleaning multiple buildings, with work scheduled to occur only on weekends and federal holidays to minimize disruption. This contract, which falls under the NAICS code 238220 and PSC code J041, emphasizes the importance of maintaining facility operations dedicated to veterans while supporting veteran-owned business participation in federal contracting. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Taminie Panich at taminie.panich@va.gov, with a response deadline set for June 20, 2025.

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    Taminie Panich
    taminie.panich@va.gov
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    36C25725Q0496_1.pdf
    The document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the annual cooling tower cleaning services at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. The solicitation number is 36C25725Q0496, and it has a response deadline of June 20, 2025. The procurement is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and falls under the Product Service Code J041, with the associated NAICS code being 238220, which pertains to plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors. The solicitation includes references to additional documents such as a request for quotation (RFQ) and a Service Contract Act wage determination for compliance. The contracting officer's office is located in Temple, Texas, with the point of contact being Taminie Panich, available via email for inquiries. This notice serves to facilitate the procurement process for necessary maintenance in supporting the facilities dedicated to veterans, demonstrating a commitment to quality service performance in federal contracting.
    36C25725Q0496.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for an annual chemical cleaning of cooling towers at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple, TX. The RFP specifies a contract for the cleaning of various buildings over a one-year period, with an option for four additional renewal years. Key aspects include services for annual cooling tower maintenance using specific cleaning systems, scheduling restrictions that allow work only on weekends and federal holidays, and requirements for contractor qualifications, safety protocols, and invoicing procedures. Additionally, it establishes stringent guidelines for contractor conduct, safety measures, and compliance with federal regulations, particularly emphasizing the benefit to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), as the contract is set aside for such entities. This proposal exemplifies the federal government's commitment to maintaining facility operations and supporting veteran-owned business participation within government contracts.
    36C25725Q0496 0001.pdf
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation for a contract related to the cleaning of cooling towers, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17. This amendment addresses various inquiries from potential contractors and includes a site visit sign-in sheet and responses to specific questions related to the contract. Key points include contractor personnel requirements, with all personnel needing OSHA certifications as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW). The amendment clarifies that while cleaning can occur at buildings other than Building 171 at any time, the latter is restricted to weekends or holidays. Additionally, cleaning must be conducted at temperatures of 55 degrees or lower, and the personnel designated as "competent persons" must be present onsite during the cleaning process. Overall, this document serves to clarify essential details and conditions of the contract solicitation to ensure potential offerors understand the requirements and the context for their bids.
    36C25725Q0496 0002.pdf
    The document is an amendment to the solicitation for a contract issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically by the Network Contracting Office 17. This amendment addresses responses to questions raised by potential bidders regarding maintenance and cleaning of cooling towers at specified buildings. Key points include clarification that the sump related to Building 202 is cleaned annually by a vendor, negating the need for additional cleaning. Additionally, for Building 163, the amendment specifies that screens should be partially removed for cleaning, rather than completely taken off. The document ensures that all changes and responses to queries are formally included in the original solicitation while reinforcing that all other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged. This serves to maintain transparency in the bidding process and clarify service expectations for contractors.
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