36C25625Q0897-0002 - J041--Repair Cooling Tower 2 Fayetteville VA Medical Center - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 has issued an amendment to solicitation 36C25625Q0897-0002 for repair services to Cooling Tower 2 at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. This Special Notice serves as a combined synopsis and solicitation specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business enterprises. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 811310 for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a PSC classification of J041 for maintenance and repair of refrigeration, air conditioning, and air circulating equipment. The federal contract opportunity was posted on June 26, 2025, and represents an amendment that updates key solicitation documents. The cooling tower requiring repair is a Marley NC8305H1CM04 model built in 2004, located on the medical facility's rooftop.

The primary purpose of this amendment is to provide updated Statement of Work documentation, revised Price/Cost Schedule, and extend the solicitation submission deadline to July 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM CDT. The comprehensive repair project requires contractors to replace fill material, hot water basins, nozzles, and basin heating elements, along with cleaning, repair, and protective coating services. Eligible contractors must possess specific licensing requirements including a Class A HVAC Contractor License and Arkansas Electrical Contractor License, while also demonstrating proficiency with Alerton building management systems. The performance period spans 120 calendar days with contractors required to provide a one-year warranty on workmanship, parts, and materials, plus maintain 24-hour emergency service capabilities. Contractors must comply with extensive safety protocols, coordination requirements, and operational guidelines specific to the medical center environment throughout the project duration.