J045--Heat Exchanger Bundle Replacement Upgrade

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Phoenix VA Health Care System, is conducting a sources sought announcement to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and other small business entities capable of performing the replacement of an existing heat exchanger bundle. This announcement is solely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of contract award. Respondents must submit detailed documentation of their technical expertise and company information, including business type and relevant registrations, to demonstrate their qualifications. The project involves replacing the current Armstrong-manufactured tube and shell heat exchanger with a new plate and frame heat exchanger, preferably a Spirax Sarco model or equivalent, along with replacement of any worn or damaged piping near the old unit to improve heating system reliability and energy efficiency at the Phoenix facility. This announcement clarifies that the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding, nor is it obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract afterward. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 238220 with an estimated value of $19 million. A total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses is mandated, but alternative procurement methods may be used if responses are insufficient. All interested businesses must be registered in SAM, and Veteran-Owned firms must also be listed in the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search. Responses must be submitted via email to the contracting officer by the specified deadline, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 am MST.