MRI AC Unit
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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 Network Contract Office 10 (36C250), has issued a Solicitation for the procurement and installation of one (1) new Liebert A/C unit, or equivalent, for the MRI Control Room at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center (AAVA) in Ann Arbor, MI. This opportunity is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due 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 deliverables include:
- Providing and installing 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.
- Ensuring the unit comes with a 1-year parts and labor warranty and a 5-year compressor warranty.
- Comprehensive installation services, including pre-job safety, lockout/tagout procedures, shutdown and removal of existing equipment, refrigerant reclamation, installation of new units and condensers, modifications to existing piping, electrical and data connections, testing for proper operation and leak-free status, and cleanup of the work area.
- The entire period of performance for this 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 $19 Million size standard.
- Place of Performance: Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
- Key Attachments: Attachment A (Liebert PDX specifications) and Service Wage Determination No. 2015-4833 for Washtenaw County, MI.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
- Offerors must follow detailed submission instructions within the solicitation, including completing specific FAR and VAAR clauses.
- Evaluation criteria, while not explicitly detailed in the summary, will be based on the submitted offer's adherence to the solicitation requirements.
Additional Notes
Bidders are required to review and comply with numerous FAR and VAAR clauses, covering aspects such as security, electronic payment requests, and prohibitions on certain foreign entities and technologies. The Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination for Washtenaw County, MI, must be utilized for accurate labor cost calculations.