4510--Backflow Prevention Assemblies Full and Open Competition Brand Name or Equal
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Qualification Details
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 Salem VA Medical Center is soliciting quotes for Backflow Prevention Assemblies under a Full and Open Competition, Brand Name or Equal acquisition. This opportunity is for the Engineering Service at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. Quotes are due by June 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the procurement of specific Backflow Prevention Assemblies. Detailed line item information, including quantities, units of measure, and delivery locations, is provided in the "36C24626Q0651 LineItems.xlsx" document. The items are further detailed in Schedule Section B.2 of the solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Commercial Products and Services)
- Competition: Full and Open Competition (Brand Name or Equal)
- Period of Performance: June 16, 2026, to July 15, 2026 (for Items 0001 and 0002)
- Delivery Date: July 15, 2026
- Submission Deadline: June 10, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST
- Technical Questions Due: June 8, 2026
- Published Date: June 3, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation, offers the lowest price, does not exceed available funding, and is deemed reasonable. Price alone is the sole evaluation factor, with technical acceptability being a requirement.
Offerors must submit quotes via email to Charlsi.Brooker@va.gov. Quotes should be assembled by Section (A, B, C), and pricing must be submitted on Attachment A, Line-Item Template, without format changes. The acquisition is identified with NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19.5 million. Evaluation factors for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) status are included.
Additional Notes
Offerors are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments posted on SAM.gov. Registration and current status in the System for Award Management (SAM) database are required at the time of award. Failure to submit a complete proposal may result in a technically unacceptable determination.