J065--Koolant Koolers Chillers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 published a Special Notice on April 9, 2026, regarding a sole source procurement for maintenance services of Koolant Koolers (Dimplex Thermal Solutions) Chillers equipment at the Durham VA Medical Center. The Network Contracting Office 6 intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Siemens Industry, Inc. under the authority of FAR 12.102(A). This Special Notice covers maintenance and repair services for MRI chiller equipment and is classified under NAICS Code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with an estimated contract value of $34 million. The Product Service Code is J065 for maintenance, repair, and rebuild of medical equipment and supplies.

The purpose of this notice is to formally announce the government's intent to award a sole source contract while providing an opportunity for other qualified contractors to submit written objections or demonstrate their capability to perform the required services. Interested businesses must submit written responses by April 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time to Ricardo.McIntosh@va.gov, with supporting evidence demonstrating their ability to comply with all contract requirements. The contractor selected must provide all parts, labor, application support, and technical phone support necessary to service and repair the chiller equipment in accordance with contract specifications and terms. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes and no solicitation documents are available, the government reserves the sole discretion to determine whether to compete the acquisition based on responses received. Telephone requests will not be accepted, and all communications must be submitted in writing via email only.