Chiller Maintenance - VA Long Beach Healthcare System
ID: 36C26225Q0535Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, 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/aa82f3541fe548b3b15180bad51b197d/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide preventative chiller maintenance services for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System in California. The procurement aims to identify small businesses, particularly those owned by veterans, capable of performing annual and quarterly maintenance on six chillers, with a contract anticipated to span a 12-month base period and four optional renewal years. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with federal standards, while adhering to VHA safety policies and minimizing disruption to healthcare operations. Interested parties must submit their qualifications, capabilities statements, and sample price quotes by March 7, 2025, to Contract Specialist Melissa Serrato at Melissa.Serrato@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Melissa Serrato
    Melissa.Serrato@va.gov
    Michael Kahyai
    michael.kahyai@va.gov
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    RFI - 36C26225Q0535 - Preventative Chiller Maintenance - VALBHS.pdf
    The VA Long Beach Healthcare System has issued a Sources Sought Notice for preventative chiller maintenance services, primarily for market research and planning, not as a solicitation. The contracting office is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22 in Long Beach, California. Interested parties are encouraged to respond by March 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. The relevant Product Service Code is J041, and the NAICS Code is 811310, indicating the nature of the services required. The point of contact for inquiries is Contract Specialist Melissa Serrato. This notice allows the VA to gather information about service providers who can meet the maintenance needs of the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, helping to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with federal standards. The document emphasizes the exploratory nature of the request, noting it does not constitute a formal solicitation for bids.
    Sources Sought - Preventative Chiller Maintenance Services - VALBHS.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information for potential contractors capable of providing preventative chiller maintenance services for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to assess small business capabilities, particularly those owned by veterans, to inform procurement decisions. The focus is on annual and quarterly maintenance for six chillers, with the contract anticipated to cover a 12-month base period plus four optional renewal years. Contractors must demonstrate qualifications, provide a comprehensive capabilities statement, and submit a sample price quote that accounts for all associated costs. Work must be conducted adhering to VHA safety policies and federal regulations, ensuring minimal disruption to healthcare operations and maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff. The document outlines specific requirements, including necessary OSHA safety training certifications and environmental compliance. Respondents are required to submit their information by March 7, 2025, to Melissa Serrato, the Contract Specialist. This RFI reflects the VA's commitment to finding qualified partners in supporting its operational needs while promoting small business participation in government contracts.
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