J041--Chiller and AHU Inspection/Testing/Maintenance Repair VA Central California Healthcare System
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), Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO21), has issued a Special Notice (Synopsis) indicating its intent to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to Johnson Controls, Inc. for Chiller and Air Handling Unit (AHU) inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services at the VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS). This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) Chiller and AHU hardware. Services must be performed by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified JCI technicians who are authorized to install and maintain the equipment, with their work guaranteed by the OEM.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Sole Source Intent)
- Period of Performance: May 21, 2026 – May 20, 2031 (Base year + 4 option years)
- Anticipated Award Date: May 11, 2026
- Response Due: Monday, April 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
- Published Date: April 22, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Intent). Interested firms are requested to state their business size/type for market research.
Submission & Inquiry
This synopsis is for information only. Firms that believe they are capable of meeting the government's requirement and can provide an authorized letter to perform services on the equipment may identify their interest and capability to the Contracting Officer. Responses must be submitted via email to john.waldrip@va.gov within five (5) calendar days of the publication date. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Respondents must indicate their business size (large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), woman-owned) and U.S. or foreign ownership. Proprietary data should be clearly marked. The government will not pay for any information submitted.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: John D. Waldrip III
- Email: john.waldrip@va.gov