Opportunity
SAM #36C25226R0051
Major HVAC and Cooling System Upgrades at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Buyer
VA Contracting Office 252
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
36C25226R0051
NAICS
238220
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is soliciting construction and HVAC services for major cooling system upgrades at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (Contracting Office Code 36C252), Milwaukee, WI - Project managed for Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL - OEMs and Vendors: - APC (for InRow cooling units) - No other specific OEMs or vendors are named; the procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of six APC InRow cooling units and rooftop condensing units for the IT server room - Includes humidifier systems, network cards for BAS (Building Automation System) communication, condensate pumps, VFDs, leak sensors, and related materials - Replacement of Air Handler AC-21 and associated HVAC components (fan coil system, fin tube radiators, exhaust fans E-2 and RV-16) serving Nutrition & Food Services on the third floor of Building 1B - Replacement and installation of additional HVAC equipment: - 19 two-pipe fan coil units - Fin tube radiator systems - Hot water pumps, heat exchanger, air separator, expansion tank, chemical pot feeder, pressure fill system, electric unit heater - Building automation control system integration (BACnet protocol) - Demolition, removal, and abatement services, including asbestos abatement as identified in the 2019 reinspection report - Comprehensive commissioning, testing, balancing, and training for VA personnel - Safety, security, and quality control compliance per VA and federal standards - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with VA safety, infection control, and asbestos abatement standards - Integration with existing building management systems using BACnet protocol - Phased construction to maintain hospital operations - Detailed commissioning and training for VA staff - Asbestos abatement and O&M plan implementation as part of the project - Work hours generally 0700-1600 Monday-Friday, with crane lifts on weekends - Set aside for SDVOSB firms only
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