J041--36C24426B0026 Building 15 Chiller Repair

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, seeks chiller repair and replacement services at Building 15 of the Wilmington VA Medical Center, with sealed bids due August 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside; only SDVOSB concerns verified in VETCERT and registered in SAM are eligible.

Place of performance is 1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, Delaware. The scope includes removal of a failed plate-type evaporator, two compressors, and thermostatic expansion valve; full system refrigeration decontamination; installation of new plate evaporator components, compressors, thermostatic expansion valve, and filter drier; leak checks and commissioning; onsite HVAC personnel training; and replacement of affected piping insulation and electrical heat trace. The contractor must provide a certified crane operator and submit a crane lift plan for Contracting Officer's Representative approval. All work must follow manufacturer recommendations and comply with federal, state, and local safety and environmental guidelines.

Performance must begin within 10 calendar days of award and conclude within 30 calendar days after notice to proceed. The estimated contract value is between $100,000 and $250,000. This is a firm-fixed-price award to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest price. Performance bonds are required. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply. The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a $19 million size standard. PSC code is J041. A pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for July 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at Building 10, Conference Room 003. Questions must be submitted by August 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Contact Hanna Karmazyn at 302-332-5107 or Hanna.Karmazyn@va.gov.