70 Ton Chiller Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has issued a Special Notice for a 70 Ton Chiller Replacement project at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare Systems. The notice announces the VA's intent to negotiate a sole-source contract with Trane U.S. Inc. for a turnkey installation of specific chiller equipment. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, focusing on the installation, repair, and software maintenance/upgrade of a particular chiller model. Through market research, the VA has determined that Trane U.S. Inc. is the only vendor capable of providing the required services with original equipment manufacturer specifications. The notice is being distributed exclusively through the General Services Administration's SAM.gov website.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure a comprehensive chiller equipment solution for the VA facility. Interested contractors have until Friday, April 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time to submit their capabilities and documentation to the contract specialist, Surella Tracy. The procurement will be conducted under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for negotiation with a single source. The project falls under the North American Classification System Code 334512 for Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing and is categorized under NAICS 33451 (Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing) and PSC 4120 (Air Conditioning Equipment). While this appears to be a sole-source procurement specifically targeting Trane U.S. Inc., the VA is still open to receiving information from potential contractors demonstrating their capabilities for this specialized equipment installation and maintenance project.