J043--UTILITY AIR COMPPRESSOR Replacement and Installation -w/wd POP 3/30/2026 - 9/30/2026
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 NCO 22, is soliciting proposals for the replacement and installation of a Utility Air Compressor at the VA San Diego Healthcare System in San Diego, CA. This project is critical to ensure the facility's utility system meets all medical and support function requirements. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due by February 25, 2026, at 14:00 MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the complete replacement of the existing non-operational Kobelco Utility Air Compressor. Key tasks include:
- Delivery, installation, and insulation of the new compressor unit.
- Start-up, warranty commissioning, and operational testing.
- Provision of all necessary parts and labor.
- Compliance with Federal, State, and VA safety regulations, including OSHA standards.
- Adherence to specific requirements for working in asbestos-containing areas, necessitating asbestos certification and fit testing.
- Obtaining all required mechanical and electrical licenses for work in California.
- Contractor personnel must wear identification badges and comply with VA policies on weapons, parking, and smoking.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Base Year: March 30, 2026 – March 29, 2027.
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, at 14:00 MST.
- Questions Due: February 18, 2026, at 14:00 MST.
- Published Date: February 11, 2026.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) in accordance with VAAR 852.219-73 and FAR 52.219-27. Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award. Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) requirements (50% to non-SDVOSBs for services) is mandatory per VAAR 852.219-75. The NAICS code is 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing) with a 1000-employee size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted via email to jessica.brooks3@va.gov in PDF format. Evaluation will consider Technical Approach, Experience, Price, Past Performance, and Required Documents. A Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach will not be used. Required documents include verification of VA Form 10091 and W-9 submission, FMS Vendor File Update Form, SAM registration, and signed VAAR 852.219-75 and -76 certifications. Payment requests will be processed electronically via the Tungsten Network.