C1DA--AE Expand Chiller Plant 583-25-101
ID: 36C25026R0036Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

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Architectural Services (541310)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (C1DA)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, is seeking qualified architect-engineering firms to enhance the chilled water system at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. The project aims to improve the comfort, operation, reliability, and energy efficiency of the chilled water system servicing six campus buildings, requiring a comprehensive investigation of the existing system, including mechanical and electrical components, distribution piping, and air handling units. This initiative is crucial for ensuring operational resilience and compliance with VA standards, with the selected firm expected to deliver a complete design package by December 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Interested firms should submit their name and socio-economic status to the contracting officer, Luke A. Turner, at luke.turner@va.gov.

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    Contracting OfficerLuke A. Turner
    (513) 559-3712
    luke.turner@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, seeks an Architect/Engineering (A/E) team for the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (RLRVAMC) in Indianapolis, IN. The project, identified under Solicitation Number 36C25026R0036, aims to improve the comfort, operation, reliability, and energy efficiency of the chilled water system across six campus buildings. The selected A/E team will conduct a comprehensive investigation of the existing chilled water system, including the chiller plant, distribution piping, pumps, valves, and terminal units. This investigation will assess mechanical and electrical components, distribution system size and condition, and the efficiency of air handling and fan coil units. The A/E team will also develop an energy model for both normal and epidemic operational modes. The ultimate goal is to deliver a complete A/E design package, encompassing detailed study, analysis, and full construction design, to modernize and potentially expand the chiller plant, ensuring operational resilience and compliance with VA standards and applicable codes. Interested firms are requested to submit their name and socio-economic status by December 11, 2025, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
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