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J041--Chiller 7 & Pumps Replacement RFQ Federal contract opportunity
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36C24926Q0155
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Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9

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This is a Solicitation Amendment (SF 30) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (Murfreesboro, TN) for solicitation 36C24926Q0155, extending the deadline for a replacement chiller and pumps project. The amendment extends the offer receipt deadline to April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, moves the questions submission deadline to April 7, 2026 by 12:00 PM EST, and schedules a mandatory site visit for March 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM CT at the Boiler Plant loading dock.

The project requires replacement of Chiller #7 (York Air Cooled Screw Chiller Model YVAA0213, 212.1 tons) and associated pumps at a VA facility. Key deliverables include: demolition and removal of the existing chiller via crane on a Saturday; provision of new isolation springs and structural steel modifications; supply and installation of two new inline pumps (approximately 500 GPM at 70 ft head with VFDs); piping installation using existing system diameter and material (Schedule 40 black steel, A53 type); electrical upgrades including upgrading the 400-amp feed to 500A and installing a 600A disconnect fused to 500A (NEMA 3R); installation of 120V power to butterfly valve actuators; and insulation of new and pump piping with fiberglass insulation and aluminum jacketing meeting VA standards. Operating conditions specify EWT 54°F, LWT 44°F, GPM 510-520, 460V, 400-450A disconnect. The government will provide control contractor contact information post-award. Contractors are responsible for field verification of existing conditions, and the site visit is highly recommended.

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

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THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 03-20-2026 626-26-3-4192-0053 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129 90C Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24926Q0155

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 04-13-2026 5:00pm EDT This amendment is set forth as follows:

1. Contractor Questions and the Government's Response to date are found on the attached paper.

2. The Questions submission period in the solicitation has changed to 04/07/2026 by 12:00pm EST.

3. The Quotes submission period in the solicitation has changed to 04/13/2026 by 5:00pm EST.

4. Site Visit is scheduled for 03/30/2026 at 1:00pm CT. See Question 17 below for more details.

Scott Dickey Contracting Officer Contractor Questions and Government Answers Government Answers provided to the best of our knowledge, Contractor is responsible for field verification of all existing conditions to confirm accuracy. A site visit is highly recommended.

1. Is this a brand-new contract OR is (was) there an incumbent performing these services? This is a new, stand alone requirement for the replacement of Chiller #7.

2. If not brand-new, can you please provide the current/previous contract number? N/A as this is a brand new contract.

3. The following questions (4-15) are for some clarification on the SOW:

4. Provide new Chiller: York Chiller Air Cooled Screw Chiller - Model: YVAA0213.

a. Is this a Sole Source requirement or are or equal chillers acceptable? LIKE FOR LIKE

b. What is the specific tonnage required for the chiller? 212.1

c. What is the operating conditions for the chiller: Entering/Leaving water temperature, GPM flow rate, voltage, amperage and disconnect size? EWT 54 Degrees and LWT 44 Degrees, GPM 510-520,460 V and 400-450A Disconnect.

d. Where is the disconnecting means for the chiller? Beside the chiller on the ACRE building roof.

5. Provide labor and equipment, on a Saturday, to demolish existing chiller #7 and with the use of a crane, remove from roof and haul chiller off site.

a. Where on the roof is the chiller located? Roof of the ACRE Building

b. Where is the crane to be set up? In between the VA Hospital and Vanderbilt Hospital

c. Where is access for crane to be located on site? North end of the VA Hospital

d. Is there any time frame for the crane to be on site? Coordinate with COR

6. Set structural steel additional pieces, piping, and accessories on roof.

a. What is the steel that is required?

b. Is it to be galvanized?

c. What is the size of the steel members?

d. Are they beams, angle, tube, etc?

e. Existing Steel is galvanized I-beam 16” main and 8” crossbeam. Contractor responsible for appropriate new steel required for safe and complete chiller installation in adherence with all applicable codes and regulations.

7. Provide labor, material, and tools to fabricate and reconfigure existing structural steel due to the fact the new chiller is wider than the existing.

a. What reconfiguration is required? Same location

8. New isolation springs will be provided and installed prior to setting up the chiller.

a. Are isolators to be provided by VA or Contractor? Contractor

b. What are specifications for the isolators and how many to be installed? Specifications (load rating, deflection, quantity) shall match chiller manufacturer recommendations for this model and meet all applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.

9. Crane will also fly new pumps up to roof to transport to mechanical room.

a. How many pumps? 2

b. Are they end suction, double suction or inline type? The existing pumps are inline

c. What is the flow rate in GPM, HD of pump, voltage, amperage and disconnect? New pumps should be approx. 500 gpm at 70 ft head, to be adjusted by Contractor appropriately if there is a significant change in pressure drop resulting from the installation of this new chiller. VFDs should be provided for each pump to allow for modulation to desired flow conditions.

d. Where is the Mechanical Room Located, what is the access, how far from crane lift to the Mechanical Room? F10, 80FT

e. Are these the Tiger Flow Pumps referenced below or two additional pumps? These pumps correspond to the Tiger Flow pumps referenced in the SOW

10. Provide material and labor to pipe up new chiller as directed.

a. Who will provide the direction and what direction will be offered? COR will provide direction, where to set up the crane and access to the current chiller.

11. Material: New isolation valves, flex connections, piping, and fittings. Labor: To weld new piping, fittings, and flanges to install piping to chiller.

a. What is the size of Valves, FLex, Piping, and fittings. Are fittings and piping Schd 40 black steel, A53 type? Piping and fittings shall match existing system diameter and material.

12. Upgrade the existing 400amp feed to 500A.

a. Where is the feed coming from, a panel or MCC? Main switch gear both emergency and normal power. Contractor responsible to field verify existing feed locations and any required routing.

b. Provide manufacturer data to be able to price the new feed. See Photos listed below.

13. Supply/install 1 – 600A disconnect fused to 500A.

a. What is the specification for the disconnect, Nema Type and Material? Disconnect shall be NEMA 3R for outdoor installation with corrosion‑resistant construction.

14. Install 120V power to butterfly valve actuators.

a. Are any BAS/AUTOMATION Controls to be included with the project? Is this provided by VA or Contractor? Contractor

b. If contractor who is the VA Control Contractor Name and Contact Info? Controls contractor contact information will be provided after award

c. What size and where is the control valve located? Control valve location and size will be confirmed during the site visit.

15. Provide labor and material to insulate new chiller piping and pump piping (New chiller piping to include metal jacketing and sealed for outdoor application).

a. What type of insulation, Fiberglass, Foamglas, Poly, etc, and thickness to be used? Fiberglass insulation with aluminum jacketing is required for all exterior piping; thickness shall meet VA standard detail requirements and/or industry standards.

16. Could you provide a set of drawings to delineate the installation requirements, or asbuilts of the installation or sufficient photos and data? N/A

17. Can a site visit be arranged? If so, please provide dates and times available. A site visit can be arranged and highly recommended. Site Visits will occur on 03/30/2026 at 1pm Central Time Zone (CT). Meeting place will be the Boiler Plant, which is located at the loading dock of the VA Hospital. Please contact Clint Roberts at 629-401-7413 when you arrive or if you need assistance finding the location.

18. If a Site Visit is allowed, will there be an extension allowed for the quotes deadline? Yes, the quote deadline is extended until 04/13/2026 and the question deadline is extended until 04/07/2026.

END OF SOLICITATION AMENDMENT

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