J041--Chiller Maintenance

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Contract Opportunity

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Networking Contracting Office (NCO1) located in Brockton, MA intends to enter into a sole source procurement, pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1, with Johnson Controls for the following requirement:
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
1.0 Scope of Work

The contractor will perform chiller maintenance and inspections at the Boston Healthcare System, Brockton Division. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools and special equipment required to perform the work.

2.0 Performance Requirements

Chiller, Water Cooled, Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal, 451-600 Tons
Operational
All work must be performed in accordance with safety policies
Check with appropriate customer representative for operational deficiencies
Review control panel for proper operation and recorded fault histories
Check for proper condenser and chilled water flow
Check system pressures and temperatures
Check refrigerant levels
Check capacity control and linkage Inspect for signs of refrigerant leakage
Check for unusual noise and vibration
Check overall condition of unit
Record and log all operating parameters For YK, YMC2, YZ, YD, YVAA, YMAA, and YS - Review the Proactive Parts Replacement Tool for components that may be in need of or recommended for proactive replacement.
Run VSD Diagnostics
Document tasks performed during visit and report any observations to appropriate customer representative
Comprehensive
All work must be performed in accordance with safety policies
Check with appropriate customer representative for operational deficiencies
Review control panel for proper operation and recorded fault histories
Conduct refrigerant leak check Lubricate and check capacity control and linkage
Check and tighten electrical connections
Perform preventative procedures to flow proving devices
Perform VSD coolant change procedures
Check for unusual noise and vibration
Check overall condition of unit For YK, YMC2, YZ, YD, YVAA, YMAA, and YS - Review the Proactive Parts Replacement Tool for components that may be in need of or recommended for proactive replacement.
Run VSD Diagnostics Remove and dispose any debris from any maintenance activity
Document tasks performed during visit and report any observations to appropriate customer representative
Condenser Tube Brushing (removal and replacement of one head only)
All work must be performed in accordance with safety policies
Check with appropriate customer representative for operational deficiencies
Isolate tubes Drain water from tubes
Remove head Mechanically brush tubes
Replace gasket
Replace head
Remove and dispose any debris from any maintenance activity
Document tasks performed during visit and report any observations to appropriate customer representative
Evaporator Tube Brushing (removal and replacement of one head only)
All work must be performed in accordance with safety policies
Check with appropriate customer representative for operational deficiencies Isolate tubes Drain water from tubes
Remove head Mechanically brush tubes
Replace gasket Replace head
Remove and dispose any debris from any maintenance activity
Document tasks performed during visit and report any observations to appropriate customer representative
Refrigerant Sample and Analysis
All work must be performed in accordance with safety policies
Check with appropriate customer representative for operational deficiencies
Remove sample in approved container
Drop off for analysis
Label and complete paperwork indicating present operating conditions
Document tasks performed during visit and report any observations to appropriate customer representative
3.0 Equipment List
Johnson Controls will be awarded this procurement because Johnson Controls (JCI) acquired YORK International in 2005 in which all YORK manufactured chillers are proprietary for integrated JCI controls and systems. JCI is the only contractor with the capability to perform the required services on the YORK controlled chillers. The VA owned JCI system is a proprietary control system and will only have true full compatibility with other YORK/JCI components, software and personnel. Other contractors are unable to perform this work due to not having access to JCI software and replacement supplies.

The NAICS code for this requirement is 811310 with small business size standard of $12.5 Million.
This notice of intent is not a solicitation nor is it a request for proposal. However, interested parties that believe they can satisfy the requirement listed above must clearly identify their capability to do so in writing by April 11, 2025 at 12 pm EST time. Responses should be sent to Issa Shawki at issa.shawki@va.gov. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether competitive procedures could be used for this acquisition. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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