J043--Cooling Tower Pump Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6, located in Hampton, Virginia, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Daikin Applied Americas, Inc. The contract is specifically for replacing an inoperable Cooling Tower Pump at the Salisbury VA Medical Center's Chiller Plant in North Carolina. This procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The notice indicates that the government plans to solicit from only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). The contract will address a critical infrastructure need by replacing a non-functioning pump in the medical center's chiller plant.

Interested contractors have until 12:00 PM EST on March 10, 2025, to submit their capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. The government emphasizes that this Special Notice is not a request for competitive quotations, and any determination to compete the proposed contract remains solely at the discretion of the VA. Potential vendors must send their detailed supporting evidence via email to Aleshia Hines-Best, the designated Contract Specialist, with telephone inquiries explicitly prohibited. The government will not be responsible for any costs associated with preparing response submissions. The purpose of this notice is primarily to identify potential sources that can meet the specific equipment replacement needs. Contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive evidence of their technical capabilities and expertise in pump replacement for medical facility infrastructure. The VA reserves the right to evaluate responses and make a final determination on the procurement approach based on the information received.