4130-- Bldg 195 Firing Range DX Condenser POP 3/31/2025-3/30/2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking to procure a 100 Ton DX Air-Cooled Condenser system for the Eugene J. Towbin Memorial Veterans Hospital in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The solicitation (RFQ 36C25625Q0604) requires a factory-engineered air-cooled scroll chiller with specific technical specifications, including a minimum 100-ton refrigeration capacity, programmable control system, and R-454b refrigerant. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a comprehensive technical plan demonstrating their ability to meet the Statement of Work requirements. The evaluation criteria will focus on the technical plan and pricing, with quotes due by April 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM CDT. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333415 for Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing.

While the solicitation is not specifically set aside for a small business designation, the procurement requires compliance with the Buy American Act and involves a firm-fixed-price contract. The system must be delivered to Building 195 at 2200 Fort Roots Drive within 42 weeks of order placement, with off-loading to be performed using a facility-supplied crane. The basis of design references the Trane RAUK-100 ton model, and the system must include a microprocessor control center compatible with existing building automation systems. Key technical requirements include 460V/60Hz/3-phase power, air-cooled condenser coils with aluminum fins and copper tubing, and 12 minimum fans with permanently lubricated ball bearings. The contractor will be required to provide full manufacturer's data, literature, installation instructions, and a 1-year equipment warranty, with the total contract period running from March 31, 2025, to March 30, 2026.