J045--Improve Water Pressure American Samoa | VA261-17-J-1328

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The primary objective is to furnish and install a complete domestic water booster pump system at the American Samoa Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) to address insufficient domestic water pressure (currently ~30 PSI) throughout the facility. This is necessary to reliably support plumbing fixtures and potential future equipment.

• Provide and install a complete, turnkey duplex booster pump system with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and automatic lead/lag sequencing.

• Install the system in Room 120, including a housekeeping pad, vibration isolation, and anchoring.

• Modify existing 2-1/2” domestic water service piping, including valves, gauges, and a relief valve.

• Provide electrical power, disconnect, and wiring from existing panels.

• Integrate the system into the Building Automation System (BAS) via BACnet, with monitoring points for pressure, pump status, run hours, VFD speed, kW, flow, and alarms.

• Replace existing Pressure Regulating Valves with equivalent or superior models.

• Coordinate all shutdowns with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and onsite staff.

• Perform startup, testing, commissioning, and provide all necessary documentation.

• Flush all plumbing fixtures upon project completion to remove air locks and debris.

• Period of Performance: 120 days.

• Work hours are restricted to Friday 5 PM to Sunday. No work during VA facility operating hours (7 AM - 5 PM, Monday-Friday) or holidays, as water must remain available.

• Location: American Samoa Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).

• Design and installation must comply with VA Technical Information Library (TIL) standards, including the VA Plumbing Design Manual PG-18-10 and applicable VA Master Construction Specifications.

• Maintain minimum 40 PSI flowing pressure and exceed 60 PSI discharge pressure at peak demand of approximately 80 GPM.

• Provide project schedule within 10 days of Notice to Proceed (NTP), including a three-week look ahead.

• Adhere to strict site safety, supervision, and restoration protocols.

• Obtain and coordinate all third-party contractor services.

• Comply with specific requirements for housekeeping, false alarm prevention, fire watch, security (badge display), parking coordination, Tuberculosis (TB) screening, OSHA 10 & 30-Hour training, and Infection Control (IC) protocols, including ICRA Category C and Low Risk (A, Level II) considerations.

• All fire and smoke wall penetrations must be fireproofed.

• Comply with VA specifications, NEC, NFPA, city, county, state, federal regulations, and OSHA standards.

• Contractor is responsible for jobsite cleanliness, trash removal, and disposal of materials.

• Provide O&M manuals, as-builts, and warranties.

• Records management obligations as detailed in the document, including compliance with NARA policies and VHA-provided training.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the "Improve Water Pressure American Samoa" requirement for the VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network 21 Contracting Office is issuing this solicitation.

The primary requirement is to install a booster pump to improve water pressure at the Fiatele Teo Building in Pago Pago, American Samoa.

• Procurement Type: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set Aside.

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

• Size Standard: $19M.

• Solicitation Procedure: Conducted under FAR Part 15.

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically, as availability is limited to the electronic medium per FAR 5.102(d).

• Anticipated Posting Date: May 4, 2026.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: June 3, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.

• Inquiries: All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing via email to charee.harris@va.gov. No telephone questions will be accepted.

• Amendments: Offerors are responsible for continually checking the website for any amendments or postponements.

This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set Aside.

• A site visit will be scheduled, and the date will be posted with the RFP.
• The attached document is a Statement of Work (SOW).