J045--Heat Exchanger Removal & Installation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking a contractor to perform heat exchanger removal and installation services at the Richmond VA Medical Center. The solicitation requires the selected contractor to provide comprehensive services including labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision for a complex reheat system heat exchanger project. Specific tasks include removing the tube bundle for investigation, replacing two pneumatic control valves with electrically actuated control valves, reinsulating associated piping, and replacing a mechanical seal on reheat pump #3. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical/management approach and price, with submissions limited to 25 pages. The solicitation requires contractors to submit detailed pricing for labor (mechanic and foreman hours), supervision, equipment, freight, and installation materials, with a quote deadline of March 12, 2025, at 8:00 AM EST.

The contract falls under the NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a size standard of $19 million. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 05, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST at the Richmond VA Medical Center. Normal working hours for the project are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. There is no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity, meaning it is open to all qualified contractors. Payment for services will be processed through the VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System upon receipt of proper invoicing. The project is categorized under PSC code J045 for maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of plumbing, heating, and waste disposal equipment, indicating a specialized technical scope of work focused on critical utility infrastructure maintenance.