4940--554 | C | FMS_36C259-26-AP-1721| Liquid Nitrogen Pipe Freezing kit Equipment Procurement (VA-26-00037696)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Eastern Colorado Health Care System, is conducting market research for a Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) Pipe Freezing kit for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO. This is a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors. Responses are due February 6, 2026, at 14:00 Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The VA requires an LN2 Pipe Freezing kit capable of creating solid ice plugs in pipes up to 12 inches in diameter, adaptable to smaller sizes, to isolate sections for maintenance/repair without draining the system. The kit must safely utilize LN2, and the ice plugs must withstand 2000 PSI. A digital control system for LN2 management is required. The equipment should be compatible with freezing various liquids in steel, copper, cast iron, aluminum, and plastic pipes. Key components include the main system (AF1000), adaptor kit (AF1099), various freeze seal jackets (AF1002-AF1004, AF1006), and sealing tape (AFTAPE). A manufacturer's warranty is required. Delivery is expected within 30 days of award to the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO, along with two binders and two digital copies of Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research to determine potential small business participation. Size standards for NAICS 334516 (1,000 employees) and 339113 (500 employees) are noted.
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 14:00 Mountain Time
- Published: January 22, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit responses electronically to eric.adusei@va.gov with the subject line "SOURCES SOUGHT". Submissions must include:
- Business size.
- Place of Manufacture for the Equipment.
- Point of contact information.
- Responses to four specific "4 Prong Questions" regarding employee count, primary business activity, ownership of items, and supply chain (domestic small business manufacturer). All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation or a request for proposals/quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or reimburse response costs. The information gathered will inform future acquisition decisions. A provision regarding the Buy American Act is included. The point of contact is Eric Adusei (Eric.Adusei@va.gov, 303-712-5782).