6110--Replacement Variable Frequency Drive Units West Haven VA Medical Center
Overview
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Qualification Details
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), Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1), is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors for the replacement of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) units at the West Haven VA Medical Center in West Haven, CT. This market research aims to gather information on potential sources and their capabilities under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19M. Responses are due by June 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves furnishing and installing replacement VFDs in Building 1 and Building 2 of the West Haven VA Medical Center. The VFDs are for air handling equipment and must be Industrial ASEA Brown Boveri (ABB) ACH580 or equivalent, featuring Bluetooth-enabled keypads, 6-pulse drives with 5% line reactors, standard network protocols (BACnet, N2, Modbus), programmable I/O, damper control, run permissive, fireman's override, and heavy-duty industrial ratings (150% current for 60 seconds). They must also support Direct Torque Control and operate continuously at 40°C without derating, including safety features like Safe Torque Off. The project includes all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and disposal, with a minimum two-year warranty on parts, labor, and equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors)
- Size Standard: $19 Million
- Potential Set-Aside: Based on responses, this requirement may be set-aside for SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Businesses, or procured through full and open competition.
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
Qualifications & Submission
Interested parties must have a field service representative within 200 miles of the West Haven campus, trained by the OEM on the specific equipment. Bidders must provide documentation of factory-certified service/maintenance training upon request. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough will be scheduled and included in any future solicitation. Responses should include a completed Sources Sought Worksheet and a capability statement (not exceeding 8 pages) addressing the requirement. Submissions must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format and emailed to yolanda.rankin@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Evaluation & Registration
Information gathered will be used for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy. This is not a request for quotes, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Respondents will not be notified of evaluation results. Interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov (FAR Clause 52.232-33) and VISTA to be eligible for a potential future contract.