Replace B46 Condenser Unit

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 17, seeks replacement of a 60-ton condenser unit at Building 46 in Amarillo, Texas, with proposals due May 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT. The procurement is set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and carries a project magnitude between $100,000 and $250,000.

Place of performance is Amarillo, TX 79106. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment to replace the existing unit with any US-made equivalent. Work must begin within 10 calendar days of award and complete within 30 calendar days. The condenser unit must be R-410A-compatible to match existing infrastructure, and the contractor is responsible for refrigerant recovery and disposal. The contractor must install new electrical disconnects, conduits, and wiring runs (existing electrical service is 300 amps), integrate with the building management system via Contech controls, submit crane plans for safety review, and provide formal commissioning and startup verification. Training on unit operation and a one-year warranty are required. Buy American requirements apply to construction materials, and prevailing wage rates per the Texas wage determination are mandatory. Performance and payment bonds are required; a bid bond is also required.

NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors); PSC Z1DA (Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries). Offerors must submit two volumes: Volume I (pricing using the provided itemized cost breakdown worksheet) and Volume II (certifications and representations), including VAAR 852.219-75 Certificate of Compliance limiting subcontracting to no more than 75%. Contracting Officer is Miguel Gonzalez. Requests for Information responses were posted May 8, 2026. Amendment 0002, posted May 6, includes RFI responses and the price breakdown worksheet.