Architect Engineer Design Scope of Work Repair Chiller 3 Togus ME
- Client
- VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus VAMC)
- Solicitation No.
- —
- Posted
- 10/22/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 541330
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Contact
- Diane C. Davis
- diane.davis2@va.gov
Description
AI GeneratedNetwork Contracting Office 1 is conducting market research to identify potential sources for Architect and Engineering services to support the VA Maine Health Care System in Togus. The selected firm will evaluate existing conditions, propose corrective measures, and complete Type A schematic designs to 35% to repair Chiller 3 and fix cooling and oil leaks. This notice is not a request for SF330 qualification statements, and failure to respond will not preclude firms from future announcements. Eligible respondents include any interested Architect and Engineering firms or joint ventures capable of providing services under NAICS 541330. Interested sources must submit a letter of interest containing their firm name, Unique Entity Identifier, socio-economic status, a brief narrative of similar experience, and the expected team makeup including subcontractor percentages.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 40227001 SOW Final.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Department of Veterans Affairs requires Architect/Engineer services to evaluate existing conditions, propose corrective measures, and design a construction project to repair Chiller 3. The scope includes Type A services with design complete to 35 percent. Architect and engineering firms seeking to submit qualifications must respond to future announcements.
- Issued by
- VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus VAMC)
- Administrative Time
- 5 calendar days after receipt of Notice of Proceed
- QA/QC Submittal & Basis of Design (BD) 10% Submittal due
- 20 calendar days after end of Administrative Time
- QA/QC and BD 10% Submittal Review Meeting
- 10 calendar days after VA receipt of QA/QC & BD 10% Submittals
- 35% SD Submittal due
- 45 calendar days after acceptance of QA/QC & BD 10% Submittals
- 35% SD Review Meeting
- 10 calendar days after VA receipt of 35% SD Submittal
- How to submit
- Electronic format and hard copy formats
- Submission details
- Electronic files in PDF, Microsoft Office, MS Project, or AutoCAD formats. Hard copies require bond/paper sets sent to VA as specified per submittal.
- Contract term
- 90 Calendar Days
- Place of performance
- VA Maine Health Care System (Togus VAMC), 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330
Scope of work
- Conduct site visits, field investigations, studies, and user interviews to evaluate Chiller 3
- Perform testing and review existing drawings to generate Type A AE services
- Design fixes for reported cooling and oil leaks from compressor vanes
- Prepare final comprehensive report identifying issues, key findings, and recommended solutions
- Provide conceptual drawings, 3D renderings, and budgetary construction cost estimates
- Submit Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan
- Submit 10% Basis of Design (BD) submittal
- Submit 35% Schematic Design (SD) submittal
Minimum qualifications
- Firm name as it appears in SAM.gov and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number
- Compliance with VA national guidelines for influenza and TB vaccination and testing
- Obtain VA issued badge and background check by VA Police prior to starting onsite work
Documents to include with the bid
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan
- Basis of Design (BD) 10% narrative, conceptual drawings, and initial cost estimate
- Schematic Design (SD) 35% submittal package
- Final investigative reports, estimates, and associated action plans
- Signed letter on company letterhead certifying design independence
- Meeting/Conference Minutes within 7 calendar days of meetings
- Site Visit Reports within 7 calendar days of visit
- Background check and badging forms for onsite personnel
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 36C24127R0009
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Buying office
- 241-Network Contract Office 01 (36C241)
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 20, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 21, 2026
- NAICS
- 541330 · Engineering Services
- Product/service code
- C221
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Place of performance
- Augusta, 04330
- Contracting contact
- Diane C. Davis, Contracting Officer
diane.davis2@va.gov
207-623-8411
Read the official notice description
Introduction Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1), supporting VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1), is seeking potential sources for an upcoming requirement for Architect and Engineering Services as described in the attached statement of work. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS (SF330). This notice is a market research tool and has not been set-aside for any small business category, but the notice is issued to determine appropriate set-aside categories. Responses to this notice, in conjunction with other Government market research resources, will be used by the contracting officer to determine the applicable socio-economic set-aside for the procurement. Failure to respond to this notice will not impact consideration of architect and engineer firms (or joint ventures) which otherwise meet set-aside requirements and submit responses to the follow-up public announcement. Once the appropriate set-aside is determined, a separate public announcement requesting qualification statements (SF330s) will be publicized on Contract Opportunities in accordance with 40 U.S. Code § 1101 and FAR 36.102. General Project Description and NAICS Synopsis of required services (See attachment for full statement of work): provide Architect/Engineer (AE) services to evaluate existing conditions, propose corrective measures, and design a construction project at the VA Maine Health Care System (Togus) in accordance with this scope of work. Scope will include Type A services only with design complete to 35%. AE Part I Investigative Services/Schematic Design/Other Related Services shall include site visits, field investigation, studies and user interviews to prepare drawings, and cost estimates for all facets of work and disciplines/trades to repair Chiller 3 to a condition where it will operate as designed. Design should also include fixes for the reported cooling and oil leaks. This procurement for Architect & Engineering services is assigned NAICS 541330 Engineering Services which has a SBA size standard of $22.5 million in average revenue. Information Sought The Government requests a letter of interest (or similar document) with responses to the following: 1. State your firm name (as it appears in SAM.gov), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and socio-economic status of the firm (i.e. verified SDVOSB, WOSB, SB, large business). 2. Provide a brief narrative on the firm s experience, providing services similar to those described in the attached statement of work. 3. What would be the expected make-up of the firm s team in terms of socio-economic categories and estimated percentage of work to be completed by your firm and each subcontractor? If the procurement is set-aside for any category of small business, generally fifty percent of more of the work would need to be performed by the contractor or a similarly situated subcontractor in terms of percentage of cost. For instance, if set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), 50% or more of the contract would need to be performed by verified SDVOSBs no other small business categories would count towards the percentage. If set-aside for small business, 50% of the contract would be required to be performed by small businesses which would include performance by a verified SDVOSB because they are also a small business. If the procurement is not set-aside and reaches certain dollar thresholds, the Government would negotiate an acceptable subcontracting plan to utilize small business concerns. 4. A brief statement of overall interest in the project and capability of performing the work in conjunction with ongoing projects. 5. Any additional capabilities statements or other documentation that you feel will assist the Government in performing market research and determining the appropriate set-aside. Submission Instructions Interested parties are requested to submit the requested information not later than November 20, 2026, to Diane C. Davis via email to [email protected]. Please include 36C24127R0009 Sources Sought Response in the title of the email. the response burden to this notice is expected to be light; lengthy responses are not expected but no maximum page count is assigned. Please keep responses below 7MB or send multiple emails appending to the email subject 1 of n as appropriate. Please contact Diane Davis at the email address above with any questions. Attachments
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (36C241) with descriptions matching "chiller". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN VET SOLUTIONS INC36C24125P0776 · WH ELECTRIC CHILLER PLANT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT | $108.6K | Aug 17, 2029 |
| AMERICAN VET SOLUTIONS INC36C24125P0893 · CHILLER MAINTENANCE | $232.5K | Sep 11, 2027 |
| THE FILTRINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.36C24122P0997 · FILTRINE CHILLER | $57,785 | Aug 8, 2027 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Engineering Services). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 541330
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| ALESIA ARCHITECTURE PC36C25626N0722 · 580-26-404 UPGRADE HVAC IN INPATIENT NURSING UNITS | $677.9K | Dec 31, 2031 |
| GEO BANCROFT ENGINEERING LLC36C25526C0073 · 657A5-26-104, RELOCATE CATH LAB TO FOURTH FLOOR BUILDING 1, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND CON | $1.2M | Oct 6, 2031 |
| MILLER-REMICK, LLC36C24426N0653 · MULTIPLE AWARD AE IDIQ - 6 CONTRACTS | $330.1K | Sep 30, 2031 |
| LRS FEDERAL LLC36C24426N0436 · 542-25-110, A/E BLDG.58 STRUCTRUAL REPAIRS, COATESVILLE VAMC | $275.5K | Sep 30, 2031 |
| VALHALLA ENGINEERING GROUP, LLC36C24526N0663 · 688-26-006 SURVEY STEAM SYSTEM | $404.3K | Sep 30, 2031 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 541330, since Oct 1, 2024
3,049 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. AMERESCO INC$311.2M
- 2. RWE CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.$70.6M
- 3. TLS-CES SERVICES I, LLC$44.5M
- 4. ANDERSON ENGINEERING OF MINNESOTA, LLC$39.0M
- 5. NORESCO, LLC$36.6M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
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