J041--replacement of pneumatic air compressors - baltimore VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is seeking qualified contractors to replace pneumatic air compressors at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The requirement involves removing existing Sullair compressor systems and installing a new Kaishan air compressor system with all associated components, including system start-up, testing, calibration, and operational verification. Contractors must comply with VA Design Guides, OSHA standards, NFPA codes, and ASHRAE Standards while coordinating with the Contracting Officer's Representative to minimize hospital disruption. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on January 25, 2026, via email to John Ritter at John.Ritter2@va.gov, and must include the contractor's SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, business type, socio-economic status, capability statement, relevant experience with Veterans Health Administration or similar facilities, available contract vehicles, applicable certifications and licenses, and confirmation of capability to meet performance requirements. The Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation, though it serves to gauge market interest prior to formal solicitation issuance.

This pre-solicitation notice carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors. The solicitation number is 36C24526Q0244, and work must be completed within 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the notice. Contractors must address their self-performance capabilities, including whether they are located in the immediate area or will require subcontracting arrangements, and must demonstrate compliance with subcontracting limitations. All removed equipment must be disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations, and a Quality Control Plan must be implemented with any deficiencies corrected at no additional cost to the Government. The Department of Veterans Affairs assumes no responsibility for costs incurred by vendors in preparing responses to this sources sought notice.