Maintenance and Operations Onsite Support Staff for VASNHCS (Reno, Nevada)
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Sources Sought from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Due Nov 10, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-8), 6 days left.
| Title as posted | R425--Maintenance and Operations Onsite Support Staff for VASNHCS (Reno, Nevada) |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C26127Q0144 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 261-Network Contract Office 21 (36C261) |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Facilities Support Services (561210) |
| Product or service code | R425 |
| Posted | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 10, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-8) (6 days left) |
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Description
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY The intent of this Sources Sought Announcement is to assist in our decision-making process for services procurement. This is not a solicitation, nor request for quotes or proposals. Through the receipt of responses, this will enable a more precise type of procurement process.
The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award of a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Any inquiries are to be made in writing by email to the point of contact, Larry Facio, Contracting Officer.
See below Response Method to this notice. Response shall be sent by email to [email protected] by the due date and time of 11/10/2026 by 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). GENERAL SERVICES REQUIRED: The Contractor shall provide onsite support personnel for maintenance and operations of VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System facilities located in Reno, NV.
The facility requires: 1.0 FTE Electrician 2.0 FTE HVAC Technicians 1.0 FTE Utility Systems Operator 1.0 FTE Pipefitter PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: VASNHCS, Reno VA Medical Center 975 Kirman Ave, Reno Nevada 89502. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Base Year: 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027 Option Year #1: 01/01/2028 - 12/31/2028 Option Year #2: 01/01/2029 - 12/31/2029 Option Year #3: 01/01/2030 - 12/31/2030 Option Year #4: 01/01/2031 - 12/31/2031 QUALIFICATIONS STAFF: Education, Training and Experience: All contracted support staff will possess formal or informal education, training and experience in their respective trade.
Contractor personnel performing services under this contract shall possess a minimum of one year documented experience in their field at the Journeyman level. Technical Proficiency: The contract support staff must have recent documented experience working in their respective trade. Experience in a health care setting is desirable.
The staff shall have the following general knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the work: Ability to perform the common tasks associated with journeyman duties in a line of work on one's own initiative, subject to occasional inspection. Ability to do the common tasks associated with journeyman duties in a line of work, under close supervision and subject to inspection at the end of each task.
Possess the ability to work independently without direct supervision. Be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the Government s requirements, including the ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently. Possess working knowledge of computers, specifically the Windows Operating System including experience using Internet and Microsoft Outlook or other email program.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook is desirable. Education, Training and Experience: The support staff will possess the following individual requirements for their applicable trade. 2.1.2.1.
The Electrician shall be a licensed electrician at the journeyman level in any state. Documented experience one year minimum shall include installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair of electrical systems in hospital, commercial, or industrial settings. This should include components such as lights, wiring, switches, transformers, motors, generators, transfer switches, distribution panels.
Electrician shall have experience complying with lock out tagout requirements, OSHA, Electrical Code, NFPA and/or The Joint Commission requirements. 2.1.2.2. The HVAC Technicians shall have an active EPA universal certification card to handle refrigerants in compliance with federal regulations.
Minimum of one-year documented experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial hvac systems, air handling units, roof top units, and split units. Additional experience maintaining medical and commercial grade refrigerators and freezers is desired. 2.1.2.3.
Pipefitter shall have minimum one year of experience at the Journeyman level laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, maintaining piping systems in a commercial, industrial, or hospital setting. Pipefitter shall have experience in assembling selecting and preparing appropriate materials for the application and assembling utilizing threading, soldering, brazing methods. Pipefitter shall have knowledge of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of sewage, air, potable water, chill water, heating hot water, and steam piping systems.
2.1.2.4. Utility Systems Operator shall have minimum one year s experience as an operator in boiler or chiller plants at the Journeyman level. Experience to include inspect and record readings on boiler controls, combustion equipment, water regulation, steam regulation, safety devices, gauges, meters, plant control systems.
Additional required experience monitoring chemical levels in water and proportioning chemicals to maintain required levels. Ability to perform minor steam fitting, plumbing, electrical work, painting, and housekeeping of the utility plant. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation repairs: make repairs on boilers, chillers and related equipment, such as replacing bearings, packing and mechanical seals in pumps both liquid transfer and vacuum.
Install and maintain all auxiliary air conditioning equipment consisting of chill water pumps, glycol circulating pumps, cooling towers, control air compressors, refrigerated /desiccants type air-dryers, pneumatic/electric control valves, variable frequency drives, digital pneumatic variable air volume boxes, electronic air filters, electric/steam humidifiers, automatic/manual water treatment systems, exhaust fans, air-balancing accessories KEY PERSONNEL AND EMERGENCY SUBSTITUTIONS: The VA Full Time Equivalency (FTE) for the services required is 2.0 FTE is defined by VA as two personnel
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Larry A Facio · Contract Specialist · [email protected] · 916-923-4553
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Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 561210, a business counts as small if it has no more than $47.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Nov 3, 2026: Sources Sought Due Nov 10, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-8)
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