The repair of the existing Climacool Surgery Chiller
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 soliciting quotes for the Firm-Fixed-Price repair of an existing Climacool Surgery Chiller at the Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with preference given to Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Quotes are due by May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the repair of the existing Climacool Surgery Chiller. Key deliverables include:
- Provision and installation of specific parts: High-Pressure Control Switches, WIKA R-1 Transducers, Contactor, Auxiliary Contacts, and drier liquid line valves.
- Performance of startup and testing to verify full system operation.
- Ensuring work is performed by qualified personnel using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Jobsite cleanup upon completion.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (Preference for VOSB/SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Size Standard: $34 Million
- Period of Performance: Estimated 90 days after contract award.
- Warranty: 3-year warranty on parts, labor, and travel from contractor start-up.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 21, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT (as per Block 8 of SF 1449).
- Questions Due: May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM Local Time, via email to Sylvia.Iloh@va.gov. Consolidated answers will be provided via solicitation amendment.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Sylvia.Iloh@va.gov. Large files should be split into multiple emails.
- Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical Capability, Prior Experience, and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) status.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government.
Additional Notes
The Service Contract Labor Standards statute applies. All contractor personnel must adhere to VA rules and regulations, including security and privacy requirements. Parking is the responsibility of the contractor, and smoking/possession of weapons are prohibited on campus.