J041--PCU AHU replacement at DC VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the replacement of Patient Care Unit Air Handling Units at the DC VA Medical Center in Washington. The project involves comprehensive HVAC system replacement on the fourth floor of Building #1, including removal of existing rooftop air handling units and installation of a new 8.5-ton cooling capacity Roof Top Unit with TempMaster technology capable of 3,600 CFM, along with 8 Variable Air Volume units with electric reheat and Siemens-based control systems. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities in power disconnection, equipment removal, new installation, system testing, documentation, and site restoration for this specialized medical facility HVAC work. The procurement falls under NAICS code 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and PSC J041 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment). Interested vendors must submit their responses by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on August 25, 2025, to Contracting Officer John Ritter at john.ritter2@va.gov, providing detailed business information, capability statements, previous Veterans Health Administration experience, and confirmation of self-performance or subcontracting capabilities.

This opportunity does not specify any set-aside designation and appears to be open to all qualified contractors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation, nor are specific contract values or budget ranges disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. The project requires installation of one primary RTU unit with 8.5-ton cooling capacity and 8 separate VAV units, representing a substantial but precisely defined scope of work. The timeline indicates an expedited market research process with only a four-day response window from the August 21, 2025 posting date to the August 25, 2025 deadline. The contracting office is located at 10 N Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, though the actual work will be performed at the DC VAMC facility. This Sources Sought Notice serves as market research to inform the agency's acquisition strategy and may influence decisions regarding competition type and potential set-aside determinations for the subsequent formal solicitation.