Chiller #2 Evap Repair VALLHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 22, is soliciting proposals for the repair of Chiller #2 Evaporator at VA Loma Linda Health Care System. The contractor will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing a refrigerant leak, replacing the evaporator compressor shaft seal, installing a new LP level control actuator, and replacing the oil pump drive on a YORK 900-ton centrifugal chiller currently nonoperational at the facility. The contract requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the repair, including leak detection and repair, component replacement, pressurization and leak checking, evacuation and recharging with recovered refrigerant and up to 1,500 pounds of new R-134A refrigerant, and final testing and startup. The contractor must adhere to OSHA, NFPA, and ASHRAE standards, schedule work five business days in advance, and perform services during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific Time). The deadline for submitting contractor questions was January 21, 2026, with an initial proposal due date of January 28, 2026; however, an amendment extended the proposal deadline to February 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM MST to accommodate modifications to the Statement of Work.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. The contract period of performance runs from February 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026, with no site visit conducted prior to proposal submission. Work will be performed at VA Loma Linda Health Care System located in Loma Linda, California 92357. The contractor must provide proof of Workers Compensation and Employee Public Liability Insurance within fifteen calendar days of award and maintain liability coverage throughout contract performance. Payment will be made monthly in arrears upon satisfactory completion of work and submission of properly prepared invoices referencing the contract and purchase order numbers.