Sources Sought 36C26024Q0965 Chiller Replacement
ID: 36C26024Q0965Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f77844159eee446396ec9c54bf191f2f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for the replacement of a primary care chiller at the Puget Sound VA Health Care System in Tacoma, Washington. The project involves the removal of the existing chiller and the installation of a new unit that meets or exceeds the current capacity, along with necessary project management, system disconnections, crane services, and compliance with safety standards. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring the comfort of patients and staff at the facility. Interested contractors must respond with their capabilities, experience, pricing structures, and personnel qualifications by October 4, 2024, and can contact Quyen N Mai or Derek Crockett via email for further information.

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    Quyen N Mai
    quyen.mai@va.gov
    Derek Crockett
    derek.crockett@va.gov
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    Sources Sought 36C26024Q0965.pdf
    The Sources Sought Notice by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pertains to the replacement of a primary care chiller at the Puget Sound VA HCS. It aims to gather information on qualified contractors that can perform the required services, which include removing the old chiller and installing a new one that meets or exceeds existing capacity. The notice outlines specific tasks such as coordinating project management, disconnecting necessary systems for installation, providing crane services, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Interested contractors are asked to respond with their capabilities, previous experience, pricing structures, and details regarding their certification and personnel qualifications. The document emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for bids but an initial inquiry to assess market capabilities, set for a response by October 4, 2024. The main purpose of this notice is to inform potential vendors about the requirement and to facilitate the government's acquisition process by identifying capable contractors who can execute the outlined tasks in a timely fashion, ensuring adherence to relevant standards and specifications.
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