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This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20 to identify qualified contractors capable of performing custom repair and rebuild services for an Air-Handling Unit (AHU). The VA is seeking responses from interested parties by 15:00 Pacific Time on April 17, 2026, via email to Derek Crockett (derek.crockett@va.gov). The work is classified under NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with Product Service Code 4140.
The scope of work involves rebuilding a 30-year-old JS Nesbitt Co Air-Handling Unit at the American Lake VA Medical Center Chapel (Building 111) in Tacoma, Washington, including fan assembly rebuild, custom shaft procurement, blower wheel replacement and balancing, bearing installation, and complete steam heating coil replacement with pressure testing. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to source custom replacement parts (manufacturer specifications, galvanized steel, stainless steel), provide warranty terms, establish lead times for custom manufacturing, and perform work in compliance with OSHA requirements and VA safety policies. The contract period is 120 days from award, with inspections monitored by the contractor's field manager and the VA's Contracting Officer's Representative. Interested contractors should provide company information, small business program eligibility status, existing federal contracts, parts sourcing capabilities, warranty offerings, manufacturing lead times, and SAM registration details under the specified NAICS code or related manufacturing/distribution codes for valves.
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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Air-Handling Unit (AHU) Custom repair and rebuild. |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 98661 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C26026Q0546 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 04-17-2026 15:00 PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 4140 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| NAICS Code 238220- Plumbing , Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Network Contracting Office 20 |
ATTN: V4CONT
1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Derek Crockett Derek.Crockett@va.gov 360-816-2760 x32760
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
American Lake VA Medical Center
9600 Veterans Dr SW.
Tacoma, WA
| POSTAL CODE |
| 98493 |
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| Agency Website |
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
THIS IS SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this sources sought to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following services: See draft statement of work (SOW) below.
Proposed NAICS Code 238220- Plumbing , Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.
Any questions or information may be directed to Derek Crockett via e-mail at derek.crockett@va.gov.
RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1.) Company name, address, and business size; point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address.
2.) Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program and the anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
[ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify)
2.) Does your firm have any existing contracts with the federal government or specific government agencies and for the types of services and parts outlined in the draft SOW below? (GSA, FSS, ect). If yes, please list the contract number(s) and/or agency contracts.
3.) What type of custom replacement parts can your firm source as outlined in the draft SOW below? (Manufacturer, galvanized steel, stainless steel, ect.)
4.) What type of warranty terms does your firm offer for the types of services and parts outlined in the draft SOW below?
5.) What are the estimated lead times custom manufacturing replacement parts of the AHU components outlined below?
6.) Is your business registered under SAM under NAICS Code 238220- Plumbing , Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors? If not, what NAICS code(s) is your firm registered in for manufacturing valves or as a wholesaler/distributor of valves?
DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
1. Contract Title Rebuild Air-Handling Unit (AHU) - Fan and Replacement of Steam Coil
2. Background The American Lake chapel BLDG 11 suffered a failure of the primary AHU and the associated steam heating coil.
3. Scope.
This contractor shall rebuild and replace an Air Handling Unit fan assembly and replace the steam heating coil at the American Lake Chapel. This Air-Handling Unit (AHU) is over 30 years old and made by the manufacturer JS Nesbitt CO.
All work shall be completed in accordance with industry standards, OSHA requirements, and VA safety policies.
4. Performance Requirements AHU Fan Rebuild Model: JS Nesbitt Co Air-Handling Unit (AHU) Order custom shaft Lockout/Tagout LOTO the fan.
Remove fan section of the AHU and remove old blower wheels and shaft Take blower wheels to manufacturer to build custom replacements Install new blower wheels and shaft Install new bearings Install sheaves and align Remove LOTO and test system operation Steam Coil Replacement Order replacement steam coil LOTO steam to the coil Remove old steam coil and install new Remove LOTO and check for leaks Retest heating system
· Field-verify all dimensions prior to fabrication or ordering components.
· Procure and provide a custom-manufactured fan shaft compatible with existing AHU.
· Disassemble the fan section of the AHU, including removal of existing blower wheels, shaft, bearings, and associated components.
· Transport blower wheels to a qualified manufacturer for fabrication of custom replacement wheels matching original specifications (CFM, RPM, static pressure, rotation, balance tolerance).
· Install new blower wheels and custom shaft.
· Install new bearings rated for operational load and environmental conditions.
· Install and properly align sheaves and belts.
· Perform precision alignment and balancing.
· Verify system operation, including vibration, rotation, amp draw, and air flow.
· Field-verify coil dimensions, connection sizes, steam pressure rating, and configuration prior to ordering.
· Procure and install a new steam heating coil meeting original design specifications.
· Drain, disconnect, and remove existing steam coil.
· Install new steam coil with new gaskets, fittings, and insulation as required
· Reconnect steam supply and condensate return lines.
· Pressure test and inspect for leaks.
· Test heating system for steam leaks, temperature rise, system functionality.
5. Performance Monitoring
- Inspections and monitoring to be performed by contractor’s field manager, and VA’s COR.
6. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).
No government equipment shall be provided for the execution of this contract.
7. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria
The COR is responsible for certifying that the work done under the contract is performed to time and standard.
8. Risk Control
· Disruption to Chapel Operations: Noise, vibrations, and shutdowns may interfere with chapel services.
· Infection Control: Dust, debris, or contamination from work areas may compromise staff occupied spaces.
11. Place of Performance.
9600 Veterans Dr SW, Tacoma WA 98493 BLDG 111
12. Period of Performance. 120 days from contract award date
END OF DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK
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