J045--Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing for the Sepulveda VA Medical Center within the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System
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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), Network Contracting 22, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide certified annual testing for 33 campus-wide backflow prevention assemblies at the Sepulveda VA Medical Center within the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside opportunity. Quotes are due by June 08, 2026, at 02:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and supervision to perform annual testing of thirty-three (33) backflow prevention assemblies of various types and sizes. Testing must comply with all applicable federal, state, local, VA, and water authority regulations, including those from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, City of LA, and County Health. Key tasks include verifying device details, completing VA test forms, applying updated test tags, notifying the VA Program Point of Contact (PPOC) of any failures, and providing repair recommendations and quotes for out-of-scope repairs. The contractor is also responsible for submitting completed test reports to relevant authorities and the PPOC, and for completing repairs and retesting failed devices within the contract's period of performance.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19.0 Million size standard.
- PSC: J045 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment).
- Period of Performance: 45 days from purchase order award, estimated from June 29, 2026, to August 31, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Sepulveda VA Medical Center, 16111 Plummer St, North Hills, CA 91343.
- Wage Determination: 2015-5613, Rev.32 applies.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: June 08, 2026, at 02:00 PM PST.
- Questions Deadline: May 29, 2026, at 02:00 PM PST, via email to jennell.christofaro@va.gov.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Jennell Christofaro at jennell.christofaro@va.gov with the subject line "RESPONSE TO RFQ 36C26226Q0851".
- Required Submittals: Acknowledged amendments, completed Price/Cost Schedule, response to Special Standards of Responsibility, FAR 52.212-3, and VAAR 852.219-75.
- Special Standards of Responsibility:
- SP1: Specialized Experience in backflow prevention assembly testing.
- SP2: Current California Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification.
- SP3: Statement confirming valid calibration records for test equipment.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible quoter with the lowest-priced, reasonable offer that does not exceed available funding and meets all general and special standards of responsibility. The Government intends to award without discussions.
Additional Notes
Contractor personnel must obtain a VA Contractor I.D Badge and comply with VA safety, infection control, and security requirements. Overtime and holiday pay for contractor employees are the sole responsibility of the contractor.