SYNOPSIS: INTRODUCTION: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.002(b)(2), this Sources Sought Notice is for market research and information purposes only at this time and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for the Upgrade Chiller Plant Construction project at the Northport VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Work includes general construction and alterations, of the existing chiller plant and includes the necessary removal of existing building components, systems, construction and installation of certain other items. The project will be constructed in two phases. Phase 1 work shall be completed and fully operational, supporting the medical facility, before a notice to proceed with phase 2 work will be issued. The project includes the installation and maintenance of a temporary chiller plant to support the Medical Facility during construction. All temporary installations shall remain in service until the end of the project s startup of the new chiller plant and final acceptance. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The proposed project will be a competitive firm-fixed-price contract utilizing the design-bid-build approach (Final Specifications and Drawings will be provided). The anticipated solicitation will be issued as either a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15, considering Technical and Price Factors or as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) in accordance with FAR Part 14. The results and analysis of the market research will finalize the determination of the procurement method. The type of socio-economic set-aside, if any, will depend upon the responses to this notice and any other information gathered during the market research process. This project is planned for advertising in early June 2026. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction is between $20,000,000.00 and $50,000,000.00. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 with a size standard of $45 million. The duration of the project is currently estimated at 730 calendar days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. The services for this project will include providing all construction related services such as: providing labor, materials and equipment required to complete the project as per contract documents prepared by an independent Architect-Engineer firm. The results and analysis of the market research will determine whether to limit competition among the small business categories, proceed with full and open competition as other than small business, or use a tiered set-aside evaluation. The type of socioeconomic set-aside, if any, will depend upon the responses to this notice and…