Z2DA--436-22-118 Replace Evaporative Coolers (VA-22-00009105)

This solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to replace evaporative cooling equipment and install new cooling systems supporting kitchen and laundry areas at its Montana Healthcare System facility in Fort Harrison, Montana. Offerors must be qualified mechanical engineering firms or HVAC contractors able to evaluate standalone chilled water versus DX cooling system options. Proposals are due February 14, 2022 and the contractor will be selected based on technical qualifications and past performance. The work includes replacing existing evaporative coolers, installing new equipment, and ensuring the kitchen and laundry areas can be properly cooled.

This requirement has a service-disabled veteran-owned small business set aside designation. Relevant NAICS codes include 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, and 541330 - Engineering Services. Potential offerors may include Innovent Inc., which submitted specifications and equipment proposals responding to an earlier solicitation. The project is estimated to be completed within 290 days of notice to proceed at the single place of performance in Fort Harrison, Montana.