J041--FY25 | Cooling Unit Maintenance Services (Base +4)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking preventative maintenance services for 22 air conditioning units located at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) requires quarterly onsite maintenance for units from mixed manufacturers in the main hospital and Fisher House buildings. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, materials, labor, parts, supplies, transportation, supervision, and equipment to perform maintenance services. Technicians are required to have 3-5 years of mechanical experience and must follow manufacturer recommendations for preventive maintenance. The solicitation requires service reports to be submitted within 10 days of each maintenance visit, with services to be performed during normal business hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays). Quotes are due by January 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with the evaluation likely focusing on technical capabilities, experience, and pricing.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 238220, with a size standard of $19 million. The period of performance includes a base year from February 17, 2025, to February 14, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods that could extend the contract through February 14, 2030. Pricing will be submitted on a per-unit basis for all 22 air conditioning units across the base and option years. The wage determination document indicates that workers must be paid at least $17.20 per hour under Executive Order 14026, with additional health and welfare benefits of $5.36 per hour. The solicitation does not mention a specific award value or budget range, but contractors will need to price their services comprehensively to cover maintenance of all units at the VA Medical Center in the Bronx.