J041--FY 26 | 1X Services | Daikin M1C Compressor Replacement | 528A6

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the VISN 2 Contracting Office, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the replacement of a Daikin M1C inverter compressor on a VRV unit at the Bath VA Medical Center, located at 76 Veterans Ave, Bath, NY. This activity, scheduled for performance between July 1, 2026, and July 31, 2026, is classified under NAICS code 811310 with a small business size standard of $12.5 million. The requirement is strictly for service and maintenance, not procurement of new equipment, and necessitates the replacement of the damaged compressor with an OEM-compatible unit by qualified technicians certified by the manufacturer. All work must be performed during standard business hours Monday through Friday from midnight to 4:00 a.m., excluding federal holidays, with prior scheduling required to gain access to the facility. Contractors must recover all refrigerants from the existing system in compliance with EPA regulations, supply and charge 25 pounds of refrigerant per manufacturer specifications, and conduct full system testing and operational verification to meet OEM standards, culminating in a final walkthrough with VA personnel. The notice mandates submission of a signed Certificate of Compliance for Limitations on Subcontracting pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), which requires that no more than 50% of the contract value be paid to non-SDVOSB or non-VOSB subcontractors. Respondents must provide their SAM UEID, socio-economic status, including documentation to support claims for SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, or 8(a) status, and proof of OEM-qualified technician certifications. The notice explicitly informs respondents that this is strictly for market research; the government does not intend to award a contract based on responses, and all submissions will be treated as information only, not formal proposals. Responses must be submitted by June 23, 2026, and are subject to legal liability under Title 18, U.S.C. Section 1001 for any false or fraudulent certifications. A completed Statement of Work is attached and serves as the sole basis for technical requirements, while no pricing, CLINs, or contract value is solicited or anticipated at this stage.