Department of Veterans Affairs · NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
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Sources Sought response
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C26326Q1040
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
333415
Product service code
4310
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-18
Response deadline
Aug 24, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Minneapolis, MN
Contracting contact
Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 333415 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
The Minneapolis Health Care System requires an HVAC air compressor and accessories with the Salient Characteristics listed below in the draft Statement of Work (SOW) below. This is a sources sought looking for businesses to provide the supplies listed below for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement. If you are a vendor that can provide the requested information above and required supplies described below with competitive pricing, send your information (to include your organization's Unique Entity Identifier number) with a description of proof of capability to: Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov on or before August 24th, 2026. Only emailed responses will be considered. Additionally, please provide answers as appropriate to the following questions in the table below with your response to this sources sought. Failure to respond to the following questions may affect the acquisition strategy. Question # Questions Vendor Responses 1. Identify your organization's socio-economic category.  2. Identify if your organization is the manufacturer of the requested supplies. If you are not the manufacturer, identify the manufacturer of the supplies that you will provide, their socio-economic category and a letter showing that your organization is an authorized distributor for the requested supplies.  3. Fill out the certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2(b), identifying the item and its country of origin. (https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_225_2). If the product is a US domestic end product, write in USA for the item's country of origin.  4. State whether any of the requested supplies may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.).  5. Address whether your organization meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-121/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR0fca5207262de47/section-121.406#p-121.406(b)).  6. State if subcontracting is contemplated for this requirement, what percentage of the requirement will be subcontracted and for what tasks.  7. Provide estimated shipping and delivery information for the requested supplies (e.g. Expected lead time on delivery).   *If applicable, VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.*  *If applicable, VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items, will apply to the potential solicitation.* *If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses. * Draft STATEMENT OF WORK HVAC Air Compressor Minneapolis Health Care System The Vendor shall provide all supervision, materials, equipment for furnishing of an HVAC air compressor (Brand name or equal) and accessories. Brand Name or equal If an item is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government s needs. Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (iii) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (iv) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the requirements listed here. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. Salient Characteristics of the HVAC air compressor (BOGE C 18-2 LF N): In no order of importance, the proposed product must (Have / Be / Be able to): Compatible with Metasys system Have to have variable speed drive. 460V/3 Phase. Minimum of 20 horse power, ideally 25. Meet a minimum CFM of 106. Needs to be an oil injected rotary screw compressor. A 1" outlet. Accessories: Air filter(s) Oil (for oil flooded units) Operation and maintenance manuals Standard electrical connection hardware (if included by manufacturer) Safety relief valve Vibration pads Any manufacturer included hoses or fittings Services: 1- Year Warranty/Care-Plan The accessories to the HVAC air compressor, included with your response shall bring the main piece of equipment up to the same level of functionality that would be achieved with the items listed. Delivery Delivery and receipt of the proposed items is anticipated to be directed to the location identified below. Confirmation of delivery location will be provided by the VA POC post-award. Delivery must be coordinated with the VHA POC prior to any attempts at delivery. Any item that has not been coordinated will be turned away and any additional charges will be the responsibility of the sender/transportation company. Vendor responsible for conducting a site visit to verify logistics and loading dock access/egress. Contractor shall include the PO# on the shipping label and packing slip to make sure it can be tracked when item is delivered to the Minneapolis VA. Contractor will ship or deliver the items to address below: MINNEAPOLIS VAHCS PO# Building 70 1 Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417-2309
Contact
Point of contact
Jeffrey Brown
Role
the contracting officer
Email
Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov
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