J041--Repair Cooling Tower 2 Fayetteville VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is soliciting proposals for the repair of Cooling Tower 2 at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. This procurement falls under NAICS code 811310 for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with the specific PSC category J041 covering maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of refrigeration, air conditioning, and air circulating equipment. The contract requires continuous medical center operations during the performance period, with contractors needing to comply with OSHA safety requirements and coordinate site logistics including placement of equipment and materials in designated staging areas. The solicitation was posted on May 22, 2025, with a response deadline of July 1, 2025. An amendment has been issued that includes Questions and Answers addressing project performance period, site logistics, electrical contractor requirements, and operational constraints.

This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, restricting competition to qualified SDVOSB firms. The contract includes a 120-calendar day performance timeline, though this may be modified if material lead times cause delays. Multiple companies demonstrated interest during the site visit, including Sentinel Services, Johnson Controls, Sys-Rod, CIS, and Allen, as documented in the sign-in sheet. The work will be performed at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Contractors will have access to designated staging areas and loading dock facilities, with specific instructions not to block the loading dock during operations. The site plan provides detailed layout information showing the building configuration, staging areas, and access points for contractor use.