J045--NEW | CTX Heating Hot Water System Leak Repairs
SOL #: 36C25726Q0487Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
San Antonio, TX, 78240, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Plumbing (238220)
PSC
Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment (J045)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Jun 12, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 29, 2026, 3:00 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) is soliciting proposals for Heating Hot Water System Leak Repairs at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Facility in Temple, Texas. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due June 29, 2026, at 10 AM CDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive repair services for the heating hot water system across multiple buildings (202, 163, and 204). Key requirements include:
- Developing a Method of Procedure (MOP) for each repair.
- Implementing lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Performing repairs on black steel and copper piping, including welding, cutting, and brazing with appropriate permits and fire watch.
- Replacing all "pro press" fittings discovered within 6 linear feet of repairs and reporting others for approval.
- Identifying and exercising isolation valves, flushing strainers, and flushing coils in VAVs.
- Replacing failed heating system valves with 3-way valves and installing isolation valves on main lines.
- Replacing damaged or missing ceiling tiles within a 12 sq ft radius of repair locations.
- Ensuring all piping repairs are performed when the system is fully drained and made safe, with prior COR approval.
- Complying with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Levels 1-4.
- Submitting a safety plan for VA review and approval.
- Providing "as-builts" of added or replaced parts.
- Warrantying work for 1 year.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Period of Performance (POP): 120 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP), with a base POP from July 14, 2026, to November 11, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Offer Due Date: June 29, 2026, 10 AM CDT
- Site Visit: June 17, 2026, 1 PM CDT at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Building 53, room 115, Temple TX 76504. POC: Alfred G. Stall.
- Technical Questions Deadline: June 22, 2026, 10 AM CDT
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Email proposals to abduel.sanford@va.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Competitive best value selection using Comparative Analysis, considering Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.
- Offerors must complete and return VAAR Clause 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting).
- Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Abduel Sanford, Contract Specialist
- Email: abduel.sanford@va.gov
- Phone: 254-922-1975
People
Points of Contact
Abduel SanfordContract SpecialistPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Jun 12, 2026