Y1DZ--REPLACE CHILLED WATER PUMP AT THE BOILER PLANT

Solicitation 36C24227R0009 is a negotiated request for proposal issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 02, for the replacement of a chilled water pump and motor at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York. This construction project, with an estimated magnitude between 100,000 and 250,000 dollars, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220. The scope of work includes the removal of existing equipment, the installation of a new pump and motor, electrical power connections, piping insulation, and final system testing to ensure reliable chilled water circulation. Work must be performed Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern, starting within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and completing within 180 calendar days. The government will award a single contract based on a comparative analysis of price, technical quality, product description, and past performance, prioritizing the most advantageous offer. Technical evaluations will specifically focus on the offeror's experience in healthcare settings and the qualifications of the assigned Project Supervisor. Proposals must be submitted via email to Akkil Kurian by November 11 at 12:00 PM EST and must include an itemized cost breakdown of labor, materials, and equipment. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy American certifications, and strict limitations on subcontracting, which prohibit paying more than 85 percent of the contract value to non-SDVOSB or VOSB firms. Final acceptance is contingent upon the system operating without leakage or abnormal conditions and the restoration of the work area.