J041--NTX - chiller repair

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking a contractor to provide chiller repair services at the Dallas VA Medical Center. The scope of work includes Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) replacement, contactor replacement for Circuits 1 and 2, AHU air bleed repairs, leak checks, airflow corrections, boiler testing, and complete system checks with air balancing and programming for Building 6. Qualified contractors must hold EPA Section 608 Certification, HVAC licenses and certifications, Conditioned Air Contractor Licenses, state and local licenses, and demonstrate a minimum of four years' experience with knowledge of VA safety standards. The government will evaluate proposals based primarily on technical capability and past performance, with evaluation of past performance references and CPARS data, rather than emphasizing price as the dominant factor. Critical deadlines include a mandatory site visit on February 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT, technical questions due February 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT, and proposals due February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, with all proposals remaining firm for 90 days from submission.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238220. The contract includes two line items: Item 0001 for chiller repair services and Item 0002 for corrective maintenance and emergency repair labor outside preventive maintenance scope, with pricing to be submitted as flat rates per line item. The period of performance is 90 days post-award, with an option to extend services for up to six months total under FAR 52.217-8. All subcontractors must be listed in the VA vendor profile with active funding required within five days of award. The place of performance is the Dallas VA Medical Center located at 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas 75216.