Description
The VA is conducting market research to identify qualified architect‑engineering firms for a focused repair‑design effort on Chiller 3 at the VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus). The effort is limited to investigative services, schematic design, and cost estimating (Type A services) up to 35 % design completion, with a total performance period of 90 days. Firms must submit a letter of interest by the November 20 deadline, indicating capability, socioeconomic status, and team composition.
• Scope includes site investigations, leak diagnostics, schematic design, and a budgetary cost estimate for repairing the 2008 York chiller (low‑voltage trips, refrigerant/oil leaks).
• Deliverables: QA/QC plan, 10 % Basis of Design submittal, 35 % schematic design submittal, final investigative report with cost estimate, meeting and site‑visit minutes.
• Work must be performed at the VA Medical Center in Augusta, ME; contractors must meet VA security (badge, background check) and health (influenza/TB vaccination) requirements.
• The solicitation is a Sources‑Sought (RFI) to determine the appropriate socio‑economic set‑aside; no award value is disclosed, but the NAICS size standard is $22.5 M.
• Submission: email LOI to Diane C. Davis ([email protected]) by 12 pm ET on 20 Nov 2026, subject “36C24127R0009 Sources Sought Response,” attachment ≤ 7 MB.