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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

1303 5TH STREET, SUITE 300

CORALVILLE IA 52241

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Amanda Patterson-Elliott amanda.patterson-elliott@va.gov 319-688-3578

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

2201 N. Broadwell Avenue

Grand Island NE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Grand Island VAMC – Chiller #3 Controls Upgrade

SUPPLY REQUIREMENT – REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH INSTALLATION

NAICS: 238220 | PSC: J041 | Small Business Size Standard: $19 million

NOTICE PURPOSE

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23, is conducting market research to identify businesses capable of supplying replacement equipment for the existing YORK Chiller #3 controls at the Grand Island VA Medical Center, including associated installation, integration, testing, and startup. This is a sources sought notice only and is not a solicitation or request for quotations. No award will be made from responses to this notice, and the Government will not reimburse response costs.

GENERAL REQUIREMENT

The anticipated requirement includes furnishing YORK OEM variable-speed-drive (VSD) and associated controls components, including an OptiView control interface, for the existing chiller. Associated work includes removal of existing components, installation, integration with the facility’s Johnson Controls Metasys building automation system, and manufacturer-authorized startup and verification. The Government is seeking information on whether businesses other than Johnson Controls can provide these supplies and associated services, including through authorized sources or subcontractors.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Grand Island VA Medical Center, 2201 N Broadwell Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803.

INFORMATION REQUESTED

Business name, address, UEI, point of contact, telephone number, and email address.

Business size and socioeconomic status (including whether SBA-certified as an SDVOSB or VOSB).

Brief description of capability to furnish the required YORK OEM components and coordinate installation, controls integration, and authorized factory startup.

Whether the firm is a YORK-authorized supplier or service provider, or would use an authorized subcontractor; identify the anticipated arrangement and provide available supporting information.

Relevant experience with similar chiller control equipment replacements.

RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Submit responses by email no later than October 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to amanda.patterson-elliott@va.gov. Include “Grand Island Chiller #3 Controls Upgrade – Sources Sought” in the subject line. No phone calls. Technical questions will not be accepted at this market research stage.

Responses are for planning purposes only and do not constitute offers. The Government has not determined that only one source is capable of meeting the requirement.

ACQUISITION CLASSIFICATION REVIEW

The NAICS, PSC, and size standard shown above reflect the currently identified codes and are subject to Contracting review for consistency with the intended supply classification before publication.

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

Sources Sought Notice