Opportunity
SAM #36C24526Q0493
Chiller Replacement at Martinsburg VA Medical Center – Trane CGAM or Equivalent
Buyer
VA Network Contracting Office 5
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
May 13, 2026
Identifier
36C24526Q0493
NAICS
238220
This opportunity involves the planned replacement of the Surgical Suite chiller at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in West Virginia. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office - Martinsburg VA Medical Center - OEMs and Vendors: - Trane (preferred OEM for chiller equipment) - Equivalent chiller manufacturers are allowed - Products/Services Requested: - Trane CGAM-series chiller or equivalent (1 unit) - Replacement for existing chiller in Surgical Suite, Building 500 - Includes installation, integration with building automation systems, and commissioning - Chiller removal and installation services - All labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and coordination - Site verification, demolition/removal of old chiller, installation of new unit - Integration with existing BAS, startup, commissioning - Provision of O&M manuals, warranty documentation, as-built drawings - On-site training for VA staff - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with OSHA, VA, and EPA regulations - Preferred 5-year standard parts warranty on chiller - Exclusions: asbestos abatement, correction of pre-existing code violations, life-safety system modifications, extensive BAS reprogramming - NAICS code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) - Place of Performance: - Martinsburg VA Medical Center, 510 Butler Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25405
Description
Source Sought Notice: Chiller Replacement (Removal and Installation) Surgical Suite (Building 500)-Martinsburg VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV This is a Sources Sought Notice; it is not a Request for Quotes or Proposals Purpose: This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for information and planning purposes. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Martinsburg VA Medical Center, is seeking potential qualified small business contractors capable of providing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and coordination required to remove the existing chiller serving the Surgical Suite in Building 500 and replacing it with a new Trane CGAM-series chiller, or equivalent. Scope of Work Includes: Pre-Work: Site verification of dimensions, utilities, access. Coordination of shutdowns and work schedules with VA Facilities. Safety perimeter establishment; adherence to OSHA and VA regulations. Lockout/Tagout of existing electrical service. Removal & Demolition: Recovery and removal of refrigerant per EPA regulations. Disconnecting power, controls, and piping. Crane/rigging for safe removal. Disposal of existing chiller and debris. Installation: Rig and set new Trane CGAM chiller onto existing pad. Anchor/level per manufacturer specs. Reconnect electrical service/new conductors as needed. Provide dedicated 115V barrel heater circuit. Integrate control wiring with existing BAS. Install new chilled-water piping, valves, supports, flow switch. New heat trace system with redundant wire. Insulate piping/repair disturbed insulation. Startup & Commissioning: Fill system, bleed air, verify flow/pump operation. Factory-authorized startup. Confirm operation of safety systems, alarms, electrical load, BAS integration. Provide startup logs and commissioning sheets to VA. Deliverables: Completed startup documentation. O&M manuals. Warranty documentation. As-built drawings (electrical/piping modifications). On-site training for VA O&M staff. Exclusions: Asbestos abatement; correction of pre-existing code violations; life-safety system modifications; structural modifications beyond described scope; extensive BAS reprogramming. Warranty: 90-day labor. 1-year standard parts (manufacturer).Government would prefer a 5 year standard parts if possible. NAICS Code: Anticipated NAICS: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors]. Submission Instructions: Interested parties are invited to submit the following information: Company name, address, and DUNS/UEI. Point of contact and email. Socio-economic status (SDVOSB, VOSB, SB, etc.). Relevant experience performing similar chiller replacement projects in healthcare environments. Capability statement (including ability to meet requirements and schedule). Small business size status according to the NAICS code-238220.
Confirmation that your organization has the capability & expertise to meet the performance requirements while complying with applicable limitations in subcontracting by responding to the questions below with your response:
Do you intend to self-perform this effort?
If you are located outside the immediate area, how will you self-perform?
Or do you intend to subcontract work under this contract?
If you intend to subcontract work under this contract, how will you ensure
compliance with the limitations on subcontracting?
Responses Due: 05/11/2026 @ 9:00 am EST
Submit responses electronically to: Trever.Turcotte@va.gov and William.Galletta@va.gov with subject line 36C24526Q0493 Chiller Replacement (Removal and Installation)-Martinsburg VAMC Disclaimer: This is not a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the VA to form a binding contract. Information received will be used solely for market research purposes.
Additional Links:Department of Veterans Affairs