J045--PM and Repair Hot Water Bundle Services for Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) located in North Chicago, IL.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) is conducting market research for contractors capable of providing preventive maintenance and repair services for hot water systems at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois. The procurement seeks comprehensive maintenance and repair services for hot water bundles, Flo-Rite heads, and Armstrong brains, requiring contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment in compliance with VHA Directive 1061. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and PSC code J045 for maintenance and repair of plumbing and heating equipment. Interested contractors must submit capability statements by Friday, June 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time to the contracting officer, Jerri Schuster, at jerri.schuster@va.gov. The government emphasizes this is solely a sources sought notice for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation, with no guarantee that a subsequent solicitation will be issued.

This pre-solicitation notice indicates no set-aside designation is being used, making it a full and open competition opportunity. The procurement involves yearly maintenance services, suggesting this will be an ongoing service contract rather than a one-time project, though specific contract duration, award values, or budget ranges are not disclosed in the notice. No information is provided regarding current incumbents or existing contractors performing these services at the facility. The government files indicate this is solicitation number 36C25225Q0528, and all proprietary information submitted in response will be handled accordingly. The notice specifies that telephone inquiries will not be returned, directing all communications through the designated email contact, and contractors should monitor Contract Opportunities for any future formal solicitation documents.