Questions and Answers 02-10-2025.docx

This Questions and Answers document contains two questions regarding a refrigeration equipment replacement project at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The first question confirms this is a brand-new contract with no incumbent contractor. The second question asks about a list of General Contractors quoting on the project, to which the government responded that only publicly available information is posted on SAM.gov.

The related contract opportunity (36C24425Q0414) is a small business set-aside RFQ for HVAC refrigeration equipment replacement for a walk-in fridge at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The project falls under NAICS code 238220 with a $19M size standard. Key requirements include replacing failed components of a walk-in cooler in Building 21. Questions are due by March 11th, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET, with no site visits available. Technical proposals are limited to 15 pages and must include product literature for proposed equipment, proof of EPA Section 608 Certification, and experience on three similar commercial projects from the past three years. The evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.