J042-- Jesse Brown VAMC Replace and recharge Ansul Fire Suppression System Primary tank and Ansul System Tank

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, is soliciting replacement of the actuator on an Ansul Fire Suppression system primary tank and recharging of the Ansul System tank in the OIT 7th floor server room at Jesse Brown VAMC in Chicago, Illinois, with quotes due May 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT. The solicitation is set aside for small business concerns, with preference given to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) entities.

All work must be completed within thirty calendar days of award. Place of performance is Chicago, IL 60612. Work is restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with after-hours work permitted from 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM to minimize patient disturbance; no work is permitted on Sundays or federal holidays. Service technicians must be properly licensed, certified, or trained in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements, with documentation submitted upon demand.

The estimated budget is $19 million for this line item, with firm fixed-price award anticipated. This is a commercial services procurement under FAR Part 12 and simplified acquisition procedures. The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19 million. The PSC code is J042, Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment—Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment.

Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, NFPA standards, VA directives, and facility-specific requirements including drug-free facility policies, smoking prohibitions, weapons prohibitions, and influenza vaccination or masking requirements. Evaluation criteria include technical capability and quality, price, and veterans involvement status. Offerors must submit pricing, completed SF 1449 blocks, copies of all applicable licenses and certifications, a capability statement, and a certification of limitations on subcontracting. Payment is by electronic funds transfer; invoices must be submitted through the Tungsten Network e-Invoice system within ten days of service completion.