J041--Chillers and Cooling Towers Repairs

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Chiller Tower Repairs The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Northern California Health Care System, intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract on a sole-source basis to EWA Direction, Inc., a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), for chiller tower repair services at VA facilities within the Northern California Health Care System. The anticipated period of performance is one year from the date of contract award. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and incidental services necessary to perform the required chiller tower repairs and associated work in accordance with the Government s specifications and applicable manufacturer, safety, and code requirements. Authority The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 38 U.S.C. Â§ 8127, as implemented by applicable provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), including the authority to award contracts to verified SDVOSB concerns. The contemplated acquisition may also be conducted pursuant to the applicable procedures in RFO 12.201-1 and RFO 6.103-5 (c)(1), as appropriate to the final acquisition strategy. Basis for Proposed Sole-Source Award EWA Direction, Inc. is being considered for this requirement because the firm is identified as a verified SDVOSB and is considered capable of providing the specialized chiller tower repair services required by the Northern California Health Care System. The Government anticipates that restricting consideration to EWA Direction, Inc. will meet the Government s needs while supporting the statutory SDVOSB contracting program. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals. However, interested concerns that believe they can provide the required services may submit a capability statement for the Government s consideration. Information received will be used solely to determine whether the planned sole-source acquisition should be revised. Requirement Information Contracting activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Northern California Health Care System Requirement: Chiller tower repairs and related services Contract type: Anticipated firm-fixed-price contract Period of performance: 12/01/2026 11/30/2027 Proposed contractor: EWA Direction, Inc. Business status: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Place of performance: VA Northern California Health Care System facilities NAICS code: 238220 Product or service code: J041 Responses must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer at James.Postell@va.gov no later than October 20, 2026, 10AM PDT. Include the notice title and the applicable notice or solicitation number in the subject line. Disclaimer This notice is for informational and market research purposes only and does not constitute a request for quotations, a request for proposals, or a promise by the Government to award a contract. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by firms in responding to this notice. If no affirmative written response is received by the deadline demonstrating the capability of another responsible source to satisfy the requirement, the Government intends to proceed with the sole-source award to EWA Direction, Inc., subject to the availability of funds and completion of all required acquisition approvals. Contracting Officer: James Postell Email: James.Postell@va.gov

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238220

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

23├Construction

238├Specialty Trade Contractors

2382├Building Equipment Contractors

23822├Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

238220└Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

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J041

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT

J├MAINT, REPAIR, REBUILD EQUIPMENT

J0├MAINT, REPAIR, REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT

J041└Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment

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