4120--Chillers for the Chillicothe VA Medical Center Buildings 30 and 35 125 - 130 ton

The Department of Veterans Affairs Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking to procure two 125-130 ton air-cooled chillers for Buildings 30 and 35 through a combined synopsis-solicitation for commercial products and services. The chillers must meet stringent technical specifications including UL/CUL listing, ASHRAE compliance, R454B refrigerant, dual refrigeration circuits, and detailed requirements for compressors, evaporators, condensers, and electrical components. Contractors must submit comprehensive quotation packages including pricing, technical specifications, Buy American Certificate compliance documentation, warranty details, and proposed delivery timeframes. The evaluation process will be based on a comparative analysis of price, technical capabilities, warranty provisions, and delivery speed, with the contract awarded to the quotation deemed most advantageous to the government. The solicitation deadline is September 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with a 180-day performance period commencing from the Notice to Proceed.

This procurement operates under NAICS code 333415 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees and carries no set-aside designation, making it available to all qualified contractors regardless of size. The chillers must include a comprehensive 5-year parts and labor warranty specifically covering compressor components, demonstrating the government's emphasis on long-term reliability and maintenance support. Delivery will be coordinated to the Chillicothe VA Medical Center Warehouse located at 17273 State Route 104, Building 23, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. The procurement falls under Product Service Code 4120 for Air Conditioning Equipment and requires full compliance with Buy American Act provisions as outlined in FAR 52.225-2. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the technical complexity and warranty requirements suggest this represents a substantial investment in critical infrastructure for the medical center's operations.