J041--Refurbishment of 11 Air Handlers for Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, seeks refurbishment of 11 air handling units at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, with quotes due July 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and questions due July 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM CDT. This is a 100% small business set-aside.

Place of performance is the Taylor and Damen buildings at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Work includes sealing, technical repairs, and coil refurbishment on 11 specified AHUs, performed after business hours (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM Monday–Friday) and on Saturdays (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM). All contractor personnel must be properly licensed and trained, physically and legally capable, fluent in English, maintain clear criminal records, and comply with VA facility security, safety, privacy, and infection control requirements. Contractors must submit detailed Evaluation Service Reports within three days of completing each visit.

This is a firm fixed-price Request for Quote under solicitation number 36C25226Q0557, issued July 6, 2026. The contract period extends through September 30, 2026. Estimated contract value is $19 million. The NAICS code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors); the PSC code is J041. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply to Illinois counties of Cook, Du Page, and McHenry per Wage Determination 2015-5017, Revision 32 (effective May 13, 2026). Contractors must establish payment accounts with the VA Financial Services Center and Tungsten Network for electronic invoice submission in arrears. Questions should be directed to contract specialist Dayanna Wallace.