Z2QA--FY25: Epoxy Coating of Chiller Condensers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, is seeking a contractor to perform epoxy coating services for three 450-ton chiller condensers located at the Viera VA Healthcare Center in Florida. The solicitation (36C24825Q0454) requires a comprehensive coating project that involves isolating, draining, and preparing the chillers by removing end sheets, protecting condenser tubes, sandblasting, and applying an epoxy coating system to prevent corrosion. Contractors must achieve 95% uniform coating coverage, mechanically polish tube entries, and conduct pressure tests to ensure the chillers are ready for operation. The evaluation will consider technical capability, past performance, and price, with an emphasis on the contractor's expertise in epoxy coating and experience with similar chiller systems. The proposal response is due by May 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT, with the contract performance period scheduled from June 16, 2025, to July 15, 2025.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238320, with a size standard of $19 Million. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the contract will be awarded to a qualified contractor capable of performing intricate epoxy coating work on industrial chiller condensers. The project involves working on three chillers, each with 336 tubes and a total length of 153 inches, with each condenser weighing approximately 11-12,000 pounds. Work will be performed Monday through Friday during normal business hours (7:00 AM to 4:30 PM) at the Viera VA Health Care Center located at 2900 Veterans Way, Viera, FL 32940. The contractor must adhere to strict safety protocols, properly dispose of epoxy waste, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and coordinate with the chiller manufacturer (TRANE) throughout the project.