J041--Steam, Plumbing and HVAC Service Contract Bedford VA Medical Center

SOL #: 36C24126Q0134Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)

TOGUS, ME, 04330, United States

Place of Performance

Lowell, MA 01852, Massachusetts

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment (J041)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b96df291bfd449c69ee690379f458c6f/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 2, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 20, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Bedford VA Medical Center, is soliciting proposals for a Steam, Plumbing, and HVAC Service Contract. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contract will cover maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of refrigeration, air conditioning, and air circulating equipment, along with steam and plumbing systems. Proposals are due by February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires comprehensive services for HVAC, steam, and plumbing systems. Key requirements include:

Preventative Maintenance: Semi-annual backflow testing and annual boiler maintenance at Crescent House.
Repairs: Emergency HVAC, steam, and plumbing repairs with an 8-hour response time for emergencies. This also includes duct cleaning (base year only) and various HVAC repairs such as louvre replacement, bearing replacement, insulation, circulation pump installation, and pneumatic control replacement.
Staffing: Licensed and certified pipefitters, plumbers, and HVAC/steam technicians are mandatory.
Compliance: Adherence to all State, Federal, and EPA codes, including proper PPE use and waste disposal.
Materials: Use of OEM or authorized equal parts for repairs.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Firm Fixed-Price IDIQ implied by service contract nature).
Period of Performance: A base year plus four option years.
Place of Performance: Bedford VA Medical Center, 200 Springs Road, Lowell, MA 01852.
NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.
Wage Determination: Wage Determination 2015-4047 is applicable.

Set-Aside

This solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14). Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and failure to register in VISTA may result in exclusion from contract issuance.

Evaluation

Proposals will undergo a comparative evaluation based on Price, Past Performance, and Technical experience and capabilities.

Submission & Deadlines

Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
Submission Method: Email to Carissa Sarazin (carissa.sarazin@va.gov) and Yolanda Rankin (yolanda.rankin@va.gov).
Required Documents: Attachment 1 - Price Schedule, Attachment 2 - Past Performance Worksheet.
Questions Deadline: February 11, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
Site Visit: Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Building 2 Lobby.