4510--Backflow Prevention Assemblies Full and Open Competition Brand Name or Equal
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Salem VA Medical Center, has a requirement for backflow prevention assemblies. This is a pre-solicitation notice for a one-time buy under Full and Open Competition, allowing for Brand Name or Equal products. The solicitation, 36C24626Q0651, is expected to be issued on or about June 3, 2026, with responses due by June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of backflow prevention assemblies for the Salem VA Medical Center. The acquisition specifies a "Brand Name or Equal" requirement, indicating flexibility for equivalent products. This is a one-time purchase.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-solicitation, leading to a one-time buy.
- Competition: Full and Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 Million.
- Solicitation Number: 36C24626Q0651.
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 3, 2026.
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Published: June 3, 2026.
Submission & Communication
All correspondence and responses must be submitted via email to Charlsi.Brooker@va.gov. Telephone requests for information or questions will not be accepted. Offerors are responsible for downloading all solicitation documents, including amendments, directly from the Contracting Opportunities section of sam.gov without further notification.
Place of Performance
The backflow prevention assemblies are for the Salem VA Health Care System, 1970 Roanoke Avenue, Salem, VA 24153-6404, United States.
Point of Contact
Charlsi Brooker, Contract Specialist, at Charlsi.Brooker@va.gov or 757-728-7216.