Opportunity

SAM #36C24626B0029

VA Solicitation for Replacement of Chillers in AHU 1 and 2 at Durham VA Healthcare System

Buyer

Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration

Posted

July 08, 2026

Identifier

36C24626B0029

NAICS

238220, 238210, 236220

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6), is soliciting bids for a project to replace chillers in Air Handler Units (AHU) 1 and 2 at the Durham VA Healthcare System in North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 - Scope of Work: - Replacement of aging auxiliary chillers for AHU 1 and 2 - Includes pumps, glycol make-up systems, energy management controls, and electrical work - All new devices must conform to VA Specification 23 09 23 and integrate into existing controllers - Products/Services Requested: - Chillers and associated equipment (no specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers specified) - Energy management controls - Electrical system upgrades - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with VA Specification 23 09 23 - Integration of all new devices into existing control systems - Set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) certified in the SBA VetCert database - Estimated Construction Value: - Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 - NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)

Description

Project Number: 558-22-172--Replace Chillers for AHU 1 and 2 replaces the aging auxiliary chillers for air handler units 1 and 2, and all associated equipment identified in design for replacement or upgrade. The project intends to replace the physical control devices on the air handling units and the roof-mounted chilled water system serving the air handling units 1 and 2. The work required will be related to chillers, pumps, glycol make-up and auxiliaries, energy management controls, and electrical work. The new physical devices must conform to VA Specification 23 09 23 and be integrated into the controllers. Estimated construction magnitude is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00 NAICS CODE: 236220 Size Standard: $45.0 Million This solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. In accordance with Public Law 109-461 and VAAR 819.7003 (b), bidders must be registered and certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) as a SDVOSB. Only bids from certified SDVOSBs in the VetCert database at the time of bid submission shall be deemed responsive. All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award. Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and award a single, firm fixed-price contract. Solicitation material will be available on/about May 12, 2025. Any specifications, drawings and amendments will be posted on the System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunities website (https://sam.gov/opportunities). The Contract Opportunities website is the only official location to obtain solicitation information and documents. Bids will be due approximately 30 days after issuance of the solicitation. Only one site visit will be scheduled. Location and point(s) of contact for the site visit will be identified in the solicitation. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not an invitation for bids. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation. No bidders list is maintained. All interested vendors should register on SAM.gov. Interested bidders are advised they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of offers and should revisit the website periodically for any amendments/notices to the solicitation. Prospective contractors must be registered in the SAM database in order to obtain access in Contract Opportunities. SAM and SBA VetCert registration must be current and active to be eligible for contract award. Any questions regarding this announcement and all future announcements regarding this project must be emailed to the Alice Custis, alice.custis@va.gov NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR BIDDING MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Additional Links:Department of Veteran's Affairs Website

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