J041--REPLACEMENT OF PNEUMATIC AIR COMPRESSORS - BALTIMORE VAMC
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) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing replacement services for pneumatic air compressors at the Baltimore VAMC. This effort involves replacing existing Sullair units with a new Kaishan air compressor system. Responses are due by January 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the complete replacement of the existing Sullair pneumatic air compressor system with a new Kaishan air compressor at the VA facility located at 10 N. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Key tasks include:
- Removal and disposal of the existing primary Sullair compressor and two additional Sullair units.
- Furnishing and installing a new Kaishan air compressor system, including all mounting hardware, electrical connections, pneumatic line adjustments, condensate piping, controls integration, vibration isolation, and ancillary components for a turnkey installation.
- Performing system start-up, testing, leak checks, calibration, and operational verification.
- Providing associated drawings, submittals, O&M manuals, and training to VA staff.
- Restoring the worksite to its original condition upon completion. All work must comply with VA Design Guides, Master Specifications, OSHA, NFPA 99, NFPA 70, and ASHRAE Standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice
- Product Service Code: J041 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 561210 (Facilities Support Services)
- Period of Performance: 30 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Response Due: January 25, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Published: January 22, 2026.
Set-Aside
None specified; this notice is specifically seeking information regarding small business capabilities.
Evaluation
Responses will be used to determine the interest and capability of small businesses to provide these services and to inform future acquisition strategies. This is for market research purposes only.
Additional Notes
The place of performance is 10 N. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. The primary point of contact is John Ritter, Contracting Officer, at JOHN.RITTER2@VA.GOV or 843-814-0299.