6115--Chill Water Pump VFD

SOL #: 36C25626Q0327Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)

RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, United States

Place of Performance

Biloxi, MS

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

Generators And Generator Sets, Electrical (6115)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b3e7b19cb1a04adbb1a019afd5065f21/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 21, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 2, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 30, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 16, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) capable of replacing a critical Chill Water Pump Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) at the Biloxi Medical Center, MS. This VFD is essential for the facility's Chiller Plant operations. Responses are due by January 30, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement involves the replacement of one (1) existing ABB Variable Frequency Drive (model ABB ACH580-BCR-180A-4+F267). The replacement unit must precisely match the existing VFD in terms of:

Wiring connections
Bolt hole patterns
Power requirements (480 VOLTS)
Horsepower rating (150 HP)
By-pass features
Coupling connections

Key specifications for the replacement VFD include a VERTICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER, BY-PASS, and SERVICE SWITCH.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Response Due: January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time (Chicago, USA)
Published: January 21, 2026
Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System, Biloxi, MS 39531

Evaluation

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes. Responses will be utilized to assess industry capabilities and determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future solicitation.