Z1DZ--556-24-106 CON: Replace Chiller No. 02 Re-Solicitation
| Location: | Illinois |
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| Posted: | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Due: | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Agency: | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | 36C25226B0040 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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36C25226B0040
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252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
- Original Published Date: Aug 05, 2026 03:11 pm CDT
- Original Response Date: Sep 23, 2026 11:00 am CDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Oct 07, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Product Service Code: Z1DZ - MAINTENANCE OF OTHER HOSPITAL BUILDINGS
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NAICS Code:
- 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
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Place of Performance:
Department of Veterans Affairs Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center North Chicago , IL 60064-3048USA
Pre-Solicitation Notice
Solicitation: 36C25226B0040
Project: 556-24-106 Replace Chiller No. 02
Location: Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC)
3001 Breen Bay Road
North Chicago, IL 60064-3048
The Department of Veterans Affairs at Captain James A. Lovell FHCC intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for construction services to demolish and replace an existing 1000 ton York centrifugal chiller and associated systems. Work includes:
Removal of existing chiller and installation of a new 1000 ton water cooled centrifugal magnetic drive chiller.
Replacement/installation of chilled water pump, condenser water pump, variable frequency drives (VFDs), local piping, valves, chemical feed system, electrical power components, and controls.
Integration of all new components with the existing chiller plant to reestablish long term reliability.
Ensure full compliance with current VA design standards, industry standards, and all FHCC safety and infection control requirements.
The contractor shall complete all work as specified in the requirement documents within 348 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 238220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction General Construction with a small-business size standard of $19.0 Million.
Estimated price range for construction is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.
Pursuant to Public Law 109-461, this solicitation will be issued as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of an offer, the offeror must represent that it is a SDVOSB concern, a small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to the acquisition, and is verified for eligibility in the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search Certification database (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ ).
The solicitation (including any/all specifications and drawings) will be posted to SAM.GOV Contracting Opportunities (SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities) on or about August 19, 2026. One (1) pre-bid conference/site walk-through shall be conducted for this project after the solicitation has been posted. The time and date of the site visit will be included in the solicitation details.
All interested parties shall have a current registration and current annual On-line Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) in the System for Award Management (SAM) database https://www.sam.gov prior to award.
Vendors are responsible to monitor and download the solicitation and any amendments associated with this solicitation from SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities.
Points of Contact:
Ryan McMillin ryan.mcmillin@va.gov
Hudell Ballen hudell.ballen@va.gov
Solicitation: 36C25226B0040
Project: 556-24-106 Replace Chiller No. 02
Location: Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC)
3001 Breen Bay Road
North Chicago, IL 60064-3048
The Department of Veterans Affairs at Captain James A. Lovell FHCC intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for construction services to demolish and replace an existing 1000 ton York centrifugal chiller and associated systems. Work includes:
Removal of existing chiller and installation of a new 1000 ton water cooled centrifugal magnetic drive chiller.
Replacement/installation of chilled water pump, condenser water pump, variable frequency drives (VFDs), local piping, valves, chemical feed system, electrical power components, and controls.
Integration of all new components with the existing chiller plant to reestablish long term reliability.
Ensure full compliance with current VA design standards, industry standards, and all FHCC safety and infection control requirements.
The contractor shall complete all work as specified in the requirement documents within 348 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 238220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction General Construction with a small-business size standard of $19.0 Million.
Estimated price range for construction is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.
Pursuant to Public Law 109-461, this solicitation will be issued as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of an offer, the offeror must represent that it is a SDVOSB concern, a small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to the acquisition, and is verified for eligibility in the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search Certification database (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ ).
The solicitation (including any/all specifications and drawings) will be posted to SAM.GOV Contracting Opportunities (SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities) on or about August 19, 2026. One (1) pre-bid conference/site walk-through shall be conducted for this project after the solicitation has been posted. The time and date of the site visit will be included in the solicitation details.
All interested parties shall have a current registration and current annual On-line Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) in the System for Award Management (SAM) database https://www.sam.gov prior to award.
Vendors are responsible to monitor and download the solicitation and any amendments associated with this solicitation from SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities.
Points of Contact:
Ryan McMillin ryan.mcmillin@va.gov
Hudell Ballen hudell.ballen@va.gov
Attachments/Links
Contracting Office Address
- GREAT LAKES ACQUISITION CENTER 115 S 84TH ST
- MILWAUKEE , WI 53214
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- Ryan McMillin (414) 844-4839
- ryan.mcmillin@va.gov
- Phone Number Contract Specialist,
- Fax Number Hudell Ballen (414) 844-4842
Secondary Point of Contact
- Aug 05, 2026 03:11 pm CDTPresolicitation (Original)
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