The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to replace split cooling systems in a medical center.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to replace two Sanyo split cooling systems in a medical center. The systems support electrical equipment in room SG109A and the facility's Load Center 7. The replacement units must be equal or similar in size and cooling capacity to the existing units.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be for 30 days upon award and Notice to Proceed (NTP). The Service Provider must have a field service representative located within 100 miles of the West Haven Campus of the VA Connecticut Healthcare System.
How will they pick the winner?
The bidders will be evaluated on past performance, technical capability, and financial capability to perform the requirements of this work.
When and how do you bid?
Interested parties should submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 10 am EST, June 8, 2026. All responses must be emailed to sheena.carlyle@va.gov. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough will be held on June 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at VA Medical Center West Haven.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on June 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at VA Medical Center West Haven.
- Bidders must have a field service representative located within 100 miles of the West Haven Campus of the VA Connecticut Healthcare System.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.