Air-Handling Unit (AHU) Custom repair and rebuild.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is conducting a sources sought market research notice to identify qualified contractors capable of performing custom repair and rebuild services for one Air-Handling Unit (AHU) located at the American Lake VA Medical Center Chapel in Tacoma, Washington. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and Product Service Code 4140 (Fans, Air Circulators, and Blower Equipment). Key requirements include the ability to source custom replacement parts manufactured to specifications in galvanized and stainless steel, rebuild a 30-year-old JS Nesbitt Co AHU with a new fan assembly, custom shaft procurement, blower wheel replacement and balancing, bearing installation, and complete steam heating coil replacement with pressure testing. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with OSHA requirements and VA safety policies, and provide information regarding warranty terms, manufacturing lead times, federal contracting experience, and SAM registration. Interested parties must submit responses by email only to derek.crockett@va.gov no later than 15:00 Pacific Standard Time on April 17, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. No incumbent contractor or specific award value has been identified in the notice. The contract period is 120 days from award, with work completion monitored by the contractor's field manager and the VA's Contracting Officer's Representative. Responses to this sources sought should include company information, small business program eligibility status, existing federal contracts, specific capabilities for sourcing custom replacement parts, warranty offerings, estimated manufacturing lead times, and current SAM registration details under the specified NAICS code or related manufacturing and distribution codes. It is important to note that this is a sources sought notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals; the information gathered will help the government determine the appropriate acquisition method for the project.