# Jesse Brown VAMC Replace and recharge Ansul Fire Suppression System Primary tank and Ansul System Tank

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c25226q0370

- Solicitation number: 36C25226Q0370
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Awarded to Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 252-Network Contract Office 12 (36C252)
- NAICS: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Product or service code: J042 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials
- Place of performance: Chicago
- County: Cook County (FIPS 17031). https://abierto.us/counties/cook-county-il-17031
- City: Chicago. https://abierto.us/cities/chicago-il-1714000
- First posted: April 1, 2026
- Last posted: April 1, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4fccb7470cad45578fa7e3ac45dae3d2/view

## Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing replacement of an Ansul fire suppression system actuator and recharge of the Ansul system tank located in the OIT 7th floor server room at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, 820 S Damen Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60612. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and other resources necessary to perform the required services.

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Scope of Services Replace the Ansul fire suppression system actuator on the primary tank. Recharge the Ansul system cylinder. Ensure proper reinstallation and full functionality of the fire suppression system and all ancillary components. Provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision required to complete the work. Dispose of all excess materials and debris upon completion.

Perform project coordination with VA personnel as required. Location Jesse Brown VA Medical Center 820 S Damen Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60612 OIT 7th Floor Server Room Period of Performance All work shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days of award. Work shall be scheduled in coordination with the COR and may be required outside normal business hours to minimize disruption to operations.

Capability Statement Submission Interested vendors shall submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to perform the required services. The capability statement shall include:

Organization name Organization address UEI number Point of contact Business size under NAICS 238220 Socioeconomic status Capability statements must be submitted no later than [Wednesday April 8th, 2026 @ 8:00 AM CST]. Responses shall be submitted via email to Makena.James@va.gov. Disclaimer This Sources Sought notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation in the future. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP (UEI K9HJHLAKXE96)
- Contract: 36C25226P0391, purchase order
- Obligated: $25,140.36
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 36C25226Q0370 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 36C252 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C25226P0391_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- April 1, 2026: Sources sought, due April 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice 4fccb7470cad45578fa7e3ac45dae3d2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4fccb7470cad45578fa7e3ac45dae3d2/view

## Points of contact

- Makena James, Contract Specialist, Makena.james@va.gov, (414) 844-4871

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