Condensate Return Tank with Installation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a contractor to replace an existing condensate return unit at the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The procurement involves installing a Fulton brand or equivalent 550-gallon condensate return tank with specific technical requirements, including two pumps operating at 460V/3Ph/60Hz, a non-code control panel, horizontal orientation, and a 20 PSIG discharge pressure with a 90 gallons per minute flow rate. Interested contractors must submit capability documentation demonstrating their technical background and experience in an 8.5 x 11-inch format via email to the Contract Specialist by May 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. The installation will be performed in Mechanical Bay 8 after hours or on weekends, with no foundation or site preparation required. The current solicitation is a Request for Information (RFI) and is not a commitment to contract, with all submitted documents to be non-returnable.

The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors and falls under the NAICS category 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The performance period for the project is 90 days after award, with the work to be completed in the plumbing and mechanical systems domain. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the project involves replacing critical mechanical infrastructure at the VA medical center. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities in complex mechanical installations, particularly in healthcare facility environments. The contract will utilize Product Service Code (PSC) J045 for maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of plumbing, heating, and waste disposal equipment, indicating a specialized scope of work requiring specific technical expertise.