Brand Name or Equal Template for Product Salient characteristics Chiller.docx

This document is a Brand Name or Equal Template specifying detailed equipment requirements for a chiller unit for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The template lists a York Air Cooled Scroll Chiller Unit (Model YLAA0170SJ46XFB) with specific salient characteristics, including 170-ton cooling capacity, screw compressor technology, continuous hospital duty operation, and compatibility with existing building management systems. Key technical specifications include stable operation at 25-100% load, precise 0.5°F chilled water temperature control, support for operating room/sterile processing department (OR/SPD) humidity control (20-60% RH), and use of R-134a refrigerant.

The related federal contract opportunity (Solicitation Number 36C24226B0027) is a Veterans Health Administration project focused on improving OR and SPD HVAC systems, specifically within Veterans Integrated Service Network 2. The template allows for similar substitutions of the specified chiller unit, provided the project's intent is maintained and all federal, state, and VA standards are met. The document emphasizes flexibility in vendor selection while maintaining stringent performance requirements for a critical healthcare infrastructure component.