Air-Handling Unit (AHU) Custom repair and rebuild.
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify capable businesses for the custom repair and rebuild of an Air-Handling Unit (AHU). This effort focuses on fan rebuild and steam coil replacement at the American Lake VA Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Responses are due by April 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the custom repair and rebuild of one Air-Handling Unit (AHU), manufactured by JS Nesbitt CO and over 30 years old. Key tasks include:
- Rebuilding the AHU fan assembly, which entails ordering custom shafts, fabricating replacement blower wheels, installing new bearings and sheaves, and performing precision alignment and balancing.
- Replacing the steam heating coil, requiring field verification of dimensions, ordering a new coil meeting original specifications, and testing for leaks. All work must adhere to industry standards, OSHA requirements, and VA safety policies. The anticipated period of performance for a potential future contract is 120 days from the award date.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Place of Performance: American Lake VA Medical Center, 9600 Veterans Dr SW, Bldg 111, Tacoma, WA 98493
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 3:00 PM PST
- Published: April 10, 2026
Information Requested
Interested contractors should provide:
- Company name, address, business size, and Point of Contact (POC) information.
- Eligibility for small business programs (e.g., SB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WO, SDVOSB, VOSB).
- Existing federal contracts for similar services or parts.
- Types of custom replacement parts the firm can source.
- Warranty terms offered for services and parts.
- Estimated lead times for custom manufacturing replacement parts.
- SAM registration status under NAICS Code 238220 or relevant valve manufacturing/distribution codes.
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research purposes and is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. Responses will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. Submissions must be sent via email directly to Derek Crockett at derek.crockett@va.gov. The draft Statement of Work (SOW) is included in the full notice for informational purposes.