4310--Basement Vacuum/Condensate Pump Replacement For the Jesse Brown VAMC [Brand Name or Equal]

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking a contractor to replace the basement vacuum and condensate pump system at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago. The solicitation (36C25225Q0495) requires furnishing and installing a new Shipco duplex vacuum condensate system, which involves demolishing the existing system, purchasing and installing a new system per manufacturer specifications, and reconnecting electrical, steam, and condensate lines. Contractors will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with offers due by 11:59 PM CDT on June 11, 2025. The project requires work to be performed during off-shift hours and weekends, and the successful contractor must provide engineering documentation, Operation & Maintenance manuals, and staff training. Additionally, the contractor must include a 3-year warranty beyond the manufacturer's standard 1-year warranty.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category, though it falls under the NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and PSC category 4310 for Compressors and Vacuum Pumps. The project involves replacing an existing pump system depicted in technical diagrams and photographs, which show aged blue motors and control panels in a basement mechanical room. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract requires precise technical specifications for the new vacuum condensate system, including specific pump ratings, motor specifications, and electrical characteristics. The place of performance is the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located in Chicago, Illinois. The scope of work includes complete system replacement, startup procedures, leak checks, and comprehensive technical documentation to ensure proper installation and future maintenance.