J043--Cooling Tower Pump Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking a professional mechanical contractor to replace a cooling tower pump at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. The solicitation (Number 36C24625Q0485) requires the supply and installation of one new NS-VIT-FFFM 16RGLXC Xylem Vertical Turbine Pump, including comprehensive labor for pump removal, system reconnection, and operational testing. Contractors must comply with OSHA guidelines, medical center badging procedures, and potential flu shot or mask requirements during specific months. The procurement will utilize FAR Part 13 procedures with price identified as the sole evaluation factor for the contract. Proposals must be submitted via email to Aleshia Hines-Best by March 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with a performance period not extending beyond April 31, 2025.

The solicitation is not designated as a set-aside contract and falls under the NAICS category 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The place of performance is Building 31 at W. G. Hefner Medical Center, located at 1601 Brenner Ave in Salisbury, North Carolina. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement document suggests a value around $19 million for the pump replacement project. The contract requires a single pump replacement with associated system integration and testing, targeting completion within approximately one month from contract award. Technical specifications detail precise requirements for pump replacement, system reconnection, and operational testing, emphasizing the need for a highly qualified mechanical contractor with expertise in complex medical facility infrastructure modifications.