J041--SPS VFD replacement 26 DC VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is seeking information from potential contractors for a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) replacement project at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. The scope of work involves replacing two undersized VFDs that support an SPS fan motor system, specifically replacing existing ACH-550-031A-4 VFD units with ACH-550-045A-4 or equivalent models while maintaining the existing 25 HP fan motor, disconnect switch, and conductors. The new VFD must be tuned to operate up to 90Hz and integrated with the hospital's Siemens control system with a final operating setpoint of 71Hz. This is a Sources Sought notice for planning and information-gathering purposes to assist the government in developing procurement requirements and acquisition strategy. Interested parties must submit responses by December 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with responses directed to Contracting Officer John Ritter at john.ritter2@va.gov or 843-814-0299. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and PSC code J041 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Air Conditioning and Air Circulating Equipment).

This Pre-Solicitation Notice carries no specific set-aside designation at this time, though the government has indicated that the final procurement strategy may include potential set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) or other small business categories. Respondents to the Sources Sought notice should provide business name, type, socio-economic status, contact information, capability statements, available contract vehicles, relevant service categories, certifications, and confirmation of performance capabilities for this type of work. No award value or budget range has been disclosed in the Pre-Solicitation Notice. The solicitation does not specify a contract timeline or completion deadline, though the Sources Sought responses are due within four days of the posting date. The contracting office is located in Baltimore, Maryland, though the work will be performed at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC.