Chiller Compressor Replacement - Alexandria LA VAMC
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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), specifically the Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO-16), is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to replace two chiller compressors at the Alexandria LA VAMC in Pineville, LA. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items. The existing compressors are not operational, impacting system efficiency and redundancy, with the chiller plant operating at 60% capacity and elevated chilled water temperatures. Offers are due by March 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision required to replace two existing 500 series compressors with two new 700 series (model TTS700HGS2S010X0XXS415) compressors on Chiller #2. Key tasks include:
- Safely shutting down the chiller system, isolating compressors, and draining refrigerant.
- Removing existing compressors and installing new ones with proper alignment, fastening, and electrical/control wiring.
- Reconnecting refrigerant lines, ensuring leak-free joints and insulation.
- Installing additional components such as vibration isolators or dampers.
- Conducting initial inspection, testing, and commissioning to verify installation and adherence to specifications.
- Providing comprehensive documentation, test reports, user manuals, training materials, and a final project report.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: All work and tests must be completed within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $19 million.
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Alexandria VAMC, 2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations are requested and will be considered the only solicitation. Offerors must include a signed Limitations on Subcontracting certification with their quote; failure to do so may result in disqualification. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to be considered for award.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This opportunity is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be active in SAM and the SBA database as an SDVOSB. Contractors must be licensed HVAC contractors with at least 3 years of experience servicing Smardt Chillers, EPA 608 certified, and knowledgeable in oil-free centrifugal compressor systems.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: March 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT (via email to bennett.smith2@va.gov).
- Offers Due: March 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
- Published Date: March 4, 2026.