J041--VFD upgrade 25 DC VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is conducting market research for a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Upgrade project at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. The project involves removing and replacing existing VFD Power Box Assembly and associated wiring, with requirements for new equipment compatible with existing systems, code-compliant installation, comprehensive testing and commissioning, documentation, and staff training. All work must comply with VA standards, manufacturer recommendations, and applicable codes while minimizing disruption to facility operations. The procurement falls under NAICS code 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and PSC J041 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment). This Sources Sought Notice requires responses from interested contractors by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on August 25, 2025, with submissions to include business details, capability statements, available contract vehicles, certifications, and approach to self-performance or subcontracting.

The solicitation does not currently specify any set-aside designations, though the market research may inform future acquisition strategy decisions including potential set-asides for specific business types. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. The notice does not specify award values, budget ranges, or contract duration, as this is a preliminary market research effort rather than a formal solicitation. There is some inconsistency in the documentation regarding the project location, with references to both Washington DC VA Medical Center and Baltimore VA Medical Center at 10 N Greene St. The contracting officer John Ritter can be contacted at JOHN.RITTER2@VA.GOV or 843-814-0299 for clarification. The solicitation number 36C24525Q0799 indicates this is part of the preliminary acquisition planning phase.