J041--512 A5-26-008 Replace 17H Blast Chiller Condenser PERRY POINT MD VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is seeking qualified contractors to replace a blast chiller condenser unit located in Building 17H at Perry Point Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Maryland under solicitation number 36C24526Q0150 (Project J041-512 A5-26-008). The procurement involves complete removal and disposal of the existing Master-Bilt Model BCLZ150UC condensing unit with Copeland Discus compressor, evacuation of R-404A refrigerant, and installation of a replacement unit matching the original specifications within the same footprint. Key contract requirements include a Maryland-licensed Master Plumber/Gas Fitter credential, OSHA 10-hour and supervisor 30-hour construction safety training, daily on-site project management, VA-issued ID badges for all workers, and compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) guidelines and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM). Contractors must provide technical specifications, pricing information, lead times, warranty terms, and installation capabilities in their responses. Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on December 8, 2025, to John Ritter at JOHN.RITTER2@VA.GOV with the subject line "Replace Building 17H Blast Chiller Condenser Perry Point VAMC."

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers. The contract does not specify a budgeted amount or award value range in the pre-solicitation materials. The project timeline requires contractor mobilization within 15 days of the Notice to Proceed (anticipated 30 days post-award) and completion of all work within 30 calendar days. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, with on-site service response required to repair system failures within 24 hours. The new condensing unit must integrate with existing refrigerant lines, connect to a 200-amp, 240-volt safety switch with 208 volts available, and be installed a minimum of six inches off the ground in compliance with all applicable national and local standards and codes.