J045--Heat Exchanger Removal & Installation

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 Regional Procurement Office, is seeking a contractor to provide Utility Plant Heat Exchanger Removal and Installation Services at the Richmond VA Medical Center. The solicitation covers comprehensive services including removal and delivery of a tube bundle for inspection, replacement of pneumatic control valves with electrical actuators, reinsulation of associated piping, and replacement of a mechanical seal on a reheat pump. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be evaluated based on their ability to perform specialized mechanical and HVAC-related work. The tentative date for issuing the full solicitation is February 28, 2025, with responses expected shortly thereafter. Interested parties are advised to monitor Contract Opportunities for the complete solicitation details and specific submission requirements.

The procurement is an open market, unrestricted opportunity under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a size standard of $19 million. The corresponding Product Service Code is J045, which covers maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of equipment related to plumbing, heating, and waste disposal systems. While no specific budget or award value is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the work will be performed at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Contractors will be expected to provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to complete the heat exchanger installation and associated system modifications. The project requires technical expertise in rigging, mechanical systems installation, and ensuring operational compliance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.