Boiler Inspection & Maintenance
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking boiler inspection and maintenance services for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System through a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under Solicitation Number 36C26325Q0474. The contract requires a qualified contractor to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, calibration, and safety device testing for five boilers and related equipment at the VA Energy Center. Technical requirements include semi-annual calibration/testing, annual inspections, vibration analysis for seven pumps, and emergency repair services with specific response time expectations (one-hour callback and four-hour on-site response). Interested offerors must submit technical questions via email to Cameron Rick by 5:00pm Central time on March 3, 2025, and complete quotes must be submitted by 12:00pm Central time on March 7, 2025. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 3, 2025, from 10:00-11:30am, and contractors must contact Anthony Kanugh at 612-467-4625 to attend.
The procurement is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside using NAICS code 238220 with a size standard of $19 million. The contract will be a firm-fixed price award with a base period of performance from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and includes four potential option years. Contractors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) as an SDVOSB at the time of offer. The place of performance is located at 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, specifically at the VA Energy Center. Prospective offerors must provide OSHA 10 certified technicians and maintain required insurance coverage. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation indicates the VA anticipates making one award to a qualified SDVOSB contractor who can meet the technical and administrative requirements of the solicitation.
36C26325Q0474 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
2/21/25, 5:53 PM Preventive Maintenance on AC Units
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is seeking preventive maintenance services for air conditioning units at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The solicitation requires a contractor to replace 21 window A/C unit filters and 814 "Merv 8" filters in fan coil units on a bi-monthly basis, along with 28 "Merv 11" filters for clean rooms. Key contract requirements include adding VA-supplied algaecide tablets twice yearly, vacuuming and cleaning units during filter changes, and oiling fan coil motors with VA-supplied oil. The RFQ was issued on February 7, 2024, with responses due by 5:00 PM CST on February 19, 2024, and questions must be submitted by 5:00 PM CST on February 17, 2024. Contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the specific maintenance requirements and perform work during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM).
The solicitation is an unrestricted contract under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a base period and four one-year option periods. While not specifically set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses as initially indicated, the contract requires detailed documentation of completed work through weekly photographs and verification checklists. The place of performance is Shreveport, LA 71101, with work to be completed at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. Contractors will be responsible for maintaining approximately 25 air conditioning units, including window units and fan coil units, with specific requirements for filter replacement, cleaning, and maintenance. The comprehensive maintenance approach aims to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the facility's air conditioning systems through regular, systematic preventive maintenance.
36C25625Q0474 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16
2/13/25, 12:14 PM FCC Beaumont - Emergency Chiller Replacement - Supply and Install
The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas is seeking a small business contractor to supply and install a replacement 110-ton air-cooled chiller for the Central Administration Building. The solicitation (ID: 15B50225Q00000039) requires a qualified mechanical service provider with commercial chiller experience to replace an existing York chiller, including temporary portable chiller installation, full system integration with building management systems, and factory startup. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with consideration given to past performance, and requires contractors to complete the project within a 42-calendar day timeline. Quotes are due by March 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM CST via email, and contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and meet small business size standards for NAICS code 238220. Key submission requirements include completing specific sections of the SF-1449, providing a Commodity or Services Schedule, and submitting Criminal History Check Forms.
The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under the Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors NAICS category, with a size standard of $19 million. The project will be performed at the Federal Correctional Complex located in Taylor Landing, TX 77705, with strict security protocols requiring NCIC background checks, tool control procedures, and constant escort for contractors. Work must be completed Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, excluding federal holidays, and includes responsibilities for removing and recycling the old equipment within 5 business days. Contractors must provide a 1-year parts/labor warranty and 5-year compressor warranty, with a firm-fixed price contract and NET 15 payment terms. The project involves specific technical requirements, including integration with Johnson Controls BAS system, installation of 3-pole 250 amp breaker, 250 mcm wire with 2" conduit, 4" piping, and 1" cell glass insulation.
15B50225Q00000039 Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont
2/21/25, 4:46 PM Y1DZ--618-25-202, Replace Chiller #4
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Minneapolis Health Care System intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Project 618-25-202 to replace Chiller #4 at their facility. The project requires a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to demolish the existing chiller and install a new one, including providing emergency power and water connection points for a backup chiller. Interested bidders must be registered and certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) system and have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) with an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. The IFB is planned for issuance on March 6, 2025, with an anticipated contract award within 90 calendar days of the bid opening. All questions must be submitted in writing to Contracting Officer Eric Reis or Contract Specialist Trevor Keyworth by email, with no telephone inquiries accepted.
The contract is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The project's estimated value ranges between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, with a performance period of 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Only bids from verified SDVOSB firms in the VetCert database at the time of submission will be considered responsive, with non-responsive bids automatically rejected. In the event of insufficient SDVOSB responses, the VA may consider an alternative set-aside or full and open competition. All solicitation documents will be available exclusively on the System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunities website, and no hard copies will be mailed or distributed.
36C26325B0006 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
2/19/25, 12:10 PM Chiller Repair VA Loma Linda Health Care Systems One time Service
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 22, is seeking a commercial service contract for repair work on Chiller #3 at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in California. The solicitation (36C26225Q0497) requires a qualified contractor to perform specific repairs, including addressing a refrigerant leak and replacing electromagnetic flow meters. Contractors must possess multiple professional licenses, including a 30-hour OSHA safety card, C-20 HVAC Contractor license, C-38 Refrigeration Contractor license, and C-36 Plumbing Contractor license. The evaluation criteria will prioritize price, with additional consideration given to past performance and technical capabilities. Key deadlines include February 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM MDT for submitting questions, and February 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM MDT for quote submissions, with quotes to be sent to jordan.alonzo@va.gov.
The contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220, with a size standard of $19.0 million. The procurement involves procuring specific components, including 2 Onicon Electromagnetic F-3500 Flow Meters, 1 Oil Recovery Valve, and up to 3,665 lbs of Freon R-134, along with associated parts and labor. The period of performance is scheduled from March 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025, with the work to be performed at the Loma Linda, CA 92357 location. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract appears focused on a precise, targeted repair service for a critical healthcare facility infrastructure component. The solicitation signals a structured, detailed approach to maintaining essential cooling systems at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System.
36C26225Q0497 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22
2/13/25, 5:10 PM