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J041--Source Sought/RFI for: Martinsburg VA Medical Center Removal and Replacement of existing Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) HVAC system
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified contractors for the complete turnkey replacement of the existing Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) HVAC system at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in West Virginia. This effort, identified by solicitation number 36C24526Q0551 and classified under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, is strictly for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or lead to an immediate award. The government is seeking detailed information from prospective vendors including business size, socioeconomic status, capability statements, available contract vehicles, licenses, certifications, and an estimated cost range to inform future acquisition decisions, including potential set-asides for small businesses or SDVOSBs. Contractors responding must confirm their intent to self-perform at least 51% of the work if they are claiming small business status, and must describe how they will ensure compliance with limitations on subcontracting, even if located outside the immediate area. The scope requires full system replacement with integration into the existing Johnson Controls Metasys automation system, all labor, materials, equipment, permits, testing, commissioning, and documentation to be furnished by the contractor under a 120-day performance timeline from Notice to Proceed. All work must adhere to stringent VA-specific standards including the VA HVAC Design Manual, VA Master Construction Specifications (Divisions 23 and 26), VA Handbook 6500, and VA Construction Safety Manual, alongside federal regulations such as OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910, EPA 40 CFR Part 82 for refrigerant handling, NFPA 70 and 90A/B, and ASHRAE Standards 15, 62.1, and 90.1. Additional requirements include compliance with VA Directive 0710 for background checks and badge issuance, submission of a Job Hazard Analysis and Site-Specific Safety Plan, adherence to VA’s Infection Control Risk Assessment matrix, daily clean-up protocols, and mandatory lockout/tagout and confined space procedures. Contractors must coordinate closely with VA personnel for access to limited laydown areas, elevator usage, electrical tie-ins, and water supply for testing. Final deliverables include a commissioning report, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and a training session with sign-in documentation. Responses must be submitted by June 3, 20
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Department of Veterans Affairs Martinsburg VAMC, Martinsburg, WV, 25405, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Summary The Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of performing the VRF System Replacement described in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached to this Source Sought Notice. This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes as permitted by FAR Part 10.
Participation is voluntary, and a response is not required to compete in any future solicitation. However, responses to this notice may influence the Government s acquisition strategy.
No award will be made from this announcement. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this market research effort.
NAICS Code: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors Size Standard: $19.0M
If responding as a small business, at least 51% of the work must be self performed in accordance with the limitations on subcontracting.
REQUESTED INFORMATION 1. Business name and Unique Entity ID (UEI) 2. Business size and socioeconomic status 3. Point of contact information 4. Capability statement 5. Available contract vehicles 6. Summary of services your company can/cannot provide 7. Licenses/Certifications 8. Estimated cost range to provide these services. (Not requesting official pricing. This will be used for initial market research and informational purposes only.) 9. 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?
RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS All Capability Statements/Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted via email only to Trever.Turcotte@va.gov . Please include 36C24526Q0551 HVAC VFR Replacement MWV in the email subject line. Response must be submitted by June 3rd, 2026, at 9:00 am EST.
DISCLAIMER: This request for information/sources sought notice is for planning purposes ONLY and does not constitute a solicitation, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The results of this market research will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., SDVOSB/SDVOSB set-aside, small business set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred because of a vendor s preparation of responses submitted because of this notice.
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