Z2DA--Construction Project 570-25-314 Replace Surgical Air Handler Unit (AHU)
Sources Sought from the Department of Veterans Affairs, for work in Fresno. Due Oct 19, 2026, 12:30 PM (UTC-7), 1 day left.
| Solicitation number | 36C26127Q0085 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 261-Network Contract Office 21 (36C261) |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220) |
| Product or service code | Z2DA |
| Place of performance | Fresno |
| Posted | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 19, 2026, 12:30 PM (UTC-7) (1 day left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY No# 36C26127Q0085 No Solicitation is currently Available Project Title: Replace Surgical Air Handler (AHU), VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE VA Central California Health Care System 2615 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA 93703 Description: This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
All information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with RFO 15.101(c)( https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-15#FAR_15_101), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice.
Point of Contact: Ms. Yuliya Kochkina, Contract Specialist, e-mail: [email protected]. All associated project documents will be incorporated into the Proposal Request, which shall be posted electronically through https://sam.gov at a future date. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via e-mail to [email protected] on or before October 19, 2026, by 12:30 PM (PT) Subject: Sources Sought Notice, replace Surgical Air Handler (AHU) at VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS), Project No. 570-25-314, Fresno, CA.
The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought Notice or to pay for the information solicited. All information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification. Although proposal, offeror, contractor, and offeror may be used in this sources sought notice, any response will be treated as information only.
It shall not be used as a proposal. The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research to support the project identified above. This notice serves to survey the market in an attempt to ascertain whether or not sources are capable of providing the requested services.
This notice allows potential contractors/vendors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capability. The sources sought effort is intended to assess industry capabilities and develop/support the intended direction of acquisition planning. The Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is requesting responses from qualified business concerns; the qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
This sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 236220. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions.
Based upon information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice, the Government shall make a determination on a procurement strategy, which shall include the type of small business set-aside, if appropriate. The eventual procurement strategy and set-aside, if appropriate, is solely within the discretion of the Government. After review of the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published.
Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this notice. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure these services, or to issue a solicitation, nor to notify respondents of the results of this notice.
No solicitation documents exist at this time; however, in the event the acquisition strategy demonstrates that an internal contracting vehicle is a viable option for procuring a solution, the request for quotation (RFQ) shall be posted internally. The Department of Veterans Affairs is neither seeking quotes nor accepting unsolicited quotes, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers.
Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought Notice may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as proprietary or confidential, intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought.
Background & Description of Work: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors to provide all necessary materials and labor to ensure correct parameters and safe operations are met by manufacturer s specifications. The scope of work is the replacement of the Surgical Air Handler (AHU). This contract includes the Surgical DX Air Handler Unit (AHU) which mechanically serves all four operating rooms located on the 3rd floor of the Main Hospital and all necessary ancillary components of the AHU including all air and cooling distribution consisting of the unit, rooftop mechanical duct, exhaust, humidity control, fire smoke protection systems, and monitoring equipment.
This project includes all necessary electrical, plumbing, low voltage, architectural and structural changes necessary to support equipment replacement, expansion, and modification to meet current design criteria as detailed. The new AHU must incorporate an internal walk-in corridor/penthouse to allow access for required maintenance. Existing Rooftop Condensing Units serving the AHU must be replaced as well.
Contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, and materials needed to perform all work required by the scope at the Mather VA Campus. The period of performance for all work is three hund
The description continues in the official notice.
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