MRI AC Unit

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center (AAVA), is soliciting proposals for the procurement and installation of one (1) new Liebert A/C or equivalent unit for the MRI Control Room in Building 1 East. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all necessary staff, management, supervision, labor, tools, parts, materials, and transportation to fully perform the required services. Key requirements include:

• Procurement and installation of one (1) new Liebert A/C unit, or equivalent, matching the quality and performance of a Liebert Model No. PDX/MC 3-ton air cooled split system utilizing R401A refrigerant.
• Provision of a 1-year parts and labor warranty and a 5-year compressor warranty.
• Comprehensive installation services, including pre-job safety checks, Lockout/Tagout procedures, shutdown and removal of existing equipment, refrigerant reclamation, installation of new stand-up units and condensers (utilizing existing stands), modifications to existing piping, electrical and data connections, testing for proper operation and leak-free status, and thorough cleanup of the work area.
• The period of performance for the work is 14 calendar days.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
• Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14).
• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing and Air Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 Million.
• Place of Performance: Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

Submission & Evaluation

• Offer Due Date: March 10, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
• Submission instructions are detailed within the solicitation, requiring completion of specific clauses and provisions.
• Evaluation criteria will be based on the submitted offer's compliance with solicitation requirements.
• Bidders must review numerous FAR and VAAR clauses, including those related to security, electronic payment submission, and prohibitions on certain foreign entities and technologies.
• The Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination No. 2015-4833 for Washtenaw County, MI, is applicable, requiring bidders to account for minimum wage and fringe benefit rates in their proposals.

Key Attachments

• Attachment A: Liebert PDX specifications provides detailed technical specifications, dimensional data, and installation requirements for the Liebert PDX/PCW units, crucial for accurate proposal development.

Contact Information

• Primary Point of Contact: Christina Shockey (christina.shockey@va.gov).