J041--Steam, Plumbing and HVAC Service Contract Bedford VA Medical Center
Overview
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Bedford VA Medical Center, is soliciting proposals for a Steam, Plumbing, and HVAC Service Contract. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity covers comprehensive maintenance, repair, and emergency services for critical building systems. Proposals are due February 20, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks qualified contractors to provide maintenance and repair services for Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Steam, and Plumbing systems. The contract includes:
- Preventative Maintenance: Semi-annual backflow testing across various locations and annual boiler maintenance at Crescent House (Lowell location).
- Repairs: Emergency HVAC, steam, and plumbing repairs with an 8-hour response time, duct cleaning (base year only), and specific HVAC repairs including louvre replacement, bearing replacement, insulation, circulation pump installation, and pneumatic control replacement.
- Staffing: Requires licensed and certified pipefitters, plumbers, and HVAC/steam technicians.
- Compliance: Adherence to all State, Federal, and EPA codes, proper use of PPE, and waste disposal.
- Materials: Use of OEM or authorized equal parts for repairs.
Services will be performed at the Bedford VA Medical Center, 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730, with Crescent House boiler maintenance specifically at 10 Veterans Way, Lowell, MA 01852.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial products and services.
- Period of Performance: A base year plus four option years.
- Set-Aside: This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19.0 million small business size standard.
- Compliance: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Wage Determination 2015-4047 is applicable. Failure to register in VISTA may result in exclusion from contract issuance.
Key Dates & Submission
- Questions Deadline: February 11, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
- Site Visit: Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Location: Building 2 Lobby, Bedford VA Medical Center, 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email proposals and questions 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.
Evaluation
Proposals will undergo a comparative evaluation based on Price, Past Performance, and Technical experience and capabilities.
Attachments
Supporting documents include various "As Built" drawings for Building No. 7 (Attic, F1, F2, FB Heating and Ventilating), backflow testing schedules and inventory, a backflow preventer inspection form, and several images of mechanical systems and equipment (chillers, pumps, insulation).