6515--Facility Support Services - Install Cryogenic Liquid Nitrogen Piping - LA | EDA: 9/25/26

Closed — responses were due 17 Aug 2026 · Unrestricted (full and open) · Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) · NAICS 334516 · Solicitation 36C24E26Q0098

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number36C24E26Q0098
Notice ID045f0547ee6a43a6bff299e554129cf2
AgencyDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Contracting officeRPO EAST (36C24E)
NAICS code334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Product / service code (PSC)6515
Set-asideUnrestricted (full and open)
Notice typeSpecial Notice
Posted13 August 2026
Response deadline17 August 2026 (closed)
CompetitionLikely sole source (FedSift estimate from the notice text) — confirm on SAM.gov before investing in a bid

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Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, with Cornerstone Mechanical Inc.for turnkey installation of a specialized, insulated liquid nitrogen piping distribution system. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to supply and install new 1/2-inch Type L copper LN2 piping, Unistrut supports, 2-inch fiberglass insulation with protective metal jacket, stainless steel ball valves, and cryogenic hose assemblies to connect VA-furnished liquid nitrogen tanks to seven research freezers. The piping system is essential for providing backup cryogenic protection for Veteran biospecimens in support of critical research storage. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to supply and install new 1/2-inch Type L copper LN2 piping, Unistrut supports, 2-inch fiberglass insulation with protective metal jacket, stainless steel ball valves, and cryogenic hose assemblies to connect VA-furnished liquid nitrogen tanks to seven research freezers. The piping system is essential for providing backup cryogenic protection for Veteran biospecimens in support of critical research storage. Market research was not able to identify any other sources in the L.A. area who can perform the turnkey services and combatibility with existing equipment. This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source who can provide the fulfill the exact equipment specifications, can provide information no later than August 17th , 7AM, EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Stacy Taylor at Stacy.Taylor@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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  • In fiscal year 2026, VA obligated $326.1M across 1,515 contract actions under NAICS 334516.
  • 664 contracts worth $381.0M in this category end within the next 18 months.

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