70 TON Chiller Replacement

The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) is seeking to procure a 70-ton air-cooled chiller replacement for the Eugene J. Towbin Memorial Veterans Hospital located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is conducting this procurement through Veterans Integrated Service Network 16, targeting vendors in the Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333415). Potential vendors must submit detailed responses by 10:00 AM CST on March 24, 2025, including company information, GSA/FSS contract details, socio-economic status, manufacturing origin, delivery timeframes, warranty information, and estimated market research pricing. The VA will use these responses to determine the procurement strategy, with potential outcomes including a small business set-aside or sole sourcing to the manufacturer if no suitable responses are received. Evaluation criteria will focus on vendor capabilities, technical specifications compliance, and ability to meet the comprehensive technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work.

The procurement does not currently have a specific small business set-aside designation, allowing for broad competition among vendors. The chiller system must be delivered within 42 weeks of order placement, with specific requirements including a 460V power configuration, R-454b refrigerant, and compatibility with existing building automation systems. The estimated value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but the technical specifications suggest a complex and potentially high-value procurement. Delivery is specified for 2200 Fort Roots Drive, Building 1, with the system to be off-loaded using the facility's crane and installed on an existing 6-inch concrete pad. Vendors must comply with the Buy American Act, provide full manufacturer documentation, and adhere to strict information protection and record management protocols. The contract includes comprehensive confidentiality provisions and requires all contract-related data and records to be owned by the U.S. Government.