Sources Sought Notice - Brand Name Class JA for HVAC Chiller Systems in Vandenberg SFB

The notice is a Sources Sought announcement issued by the Department of Defense’s W075 Endist Los Angeles office, seeking industry feedback related to HVAC chiller systems at Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB). It is not a solicitation or request for proposals, bids, or quotations, and no contracts will be awarded from this notice. The government is aware of existing Air Force-approved brand name justifications for using Trane HVAC chiller systems at Vandenberg SFB, and this notice aims to determine if similar brand name justifications apply to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects involving HVAC chiller system installation, replacement, upgrade, or repair at the base. Responses will help the government assess the availability of qualified sources and possible alternative solutions. The notice specifically applies to all projects at Vandenberg SFB concerning HVAC chiller systems and is intended strictly for planning purposes. Interested parties are invited to provide capability information by the deadline of May 21, 2026. There is no set-aside or associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code specified. Questions or responses can be directed to the primary point of contact, John Hohng, or the secondary contact, Matthew Judd, both affiliated with the USACE office in Los Angeles. The government emphasizes that no reimbursement will be made to respondents for the preparation or submission of any information in response to this notice.