J045--Plumbing and Pipefitting inspection and repair services Blanket Purchase Agreement

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation 36C24126Q0464.

Key changes include:

• Set-Aside Change: The solicitation's set-aside has been changed from "Small Business" to "Veteran Owned Small Businesses."

• Deadline Extension: The closing date and time for receipt of offers has been extended.

• Set-aside designation

• Solicitation closing date and time

• The deadline for submitting offers is now May 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT.

• Offerors should ensure their proposals meet the requirements for Veteran Owned Small Businesses.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act." It lists various occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to federal contracts in specific geographic areas. This particular determination (No. 2015-4119, Revision No. 32) covers certain cities and towns in Connecticut.

This document is crucial for bidders responding to solicitations that incorporate Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements. It provides the legally mandated minimum wages and fringe benefits that must be paid to service employees performing work under the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these determined rates to be compliant. The document details specific wage rates for a wide array of occupations, including administrative, technical, health, protective service, and maintenance roles, along with notes on applicable health and welfare benefits, vacation, and holidays. It also outlines the process for conforming unlisted occupations to the wage determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4047, Revision No. 32) applicable to contracts in Massachusetts. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act.

• Lists specific occupation codes and titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Data Entry Operator, Electrician, Computer Programmer).
• Provides the corresponding minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes specific notes regarding Executive Orders (EO 13706 and EO 13658) that may apply to certain contracts, detailing paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments.
• Outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (conformance process) if an occupation is not listed.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing a government contract in the specified counties of Massachusetts. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums to comply with the Service Contract Act. It helps in accurately estimating labor costs for proposals and ensuring compliance if awarded a contract.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4127, Revision No. 33) applicable to South Central Connecticut County, Connecticut. It lists various occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder on a government contract in the specified geographic area that is subject to the Service Contract Act. It outlines the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under such a contract. Bidders must consult this document to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal labor laws when preparing their proposals.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4053, Revision No. 33) applicable to the Service Contract Act. It lists various occupational codes and titles along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits for specific locations in Norfolk County (Avon) and Plymouth County (Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Whitman) in Massachusetts.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and benefit rates that must be paid to service employees working under a contract covered by the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic areas. Bidders must use these rates when calculating their labor costs for proposals to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The document also includes important notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), as well as details on vacation, holidays, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. It also outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a template for collecting past performance information. It is designed to gather details about previous contracts or projects to assess a vendor's experience and capability.

• Sections for identifying the contracting activity, contract details (number, award date, value, type), period of performance, place of performance, and description of work.
• Fields for listing commendations, awards, and major subcontractors.
• Contact information for technical and contracting points of contact.

Bidders will likely need to complete this worksheet or a similar form to provide detailed information about their past performance on relevant contracts. This information is crucial for the government's evaluation of a bidder's experience and ability to successfully perform the work described in the opportunity. The specific details requested will help bidders understand what aspects of their past performance are most important to the government.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a certification form related to compliance with 13 C.F.R. 125.6, specifically concerning limitations on subcontracting. Offerors must complete this form to indicate their compliance with subcontracting rules.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24126Q0464
• Certification Options:
  • Option 1: Certify no subcontractors are anticipated.
  • Option 2: Certify that at least 50% of the contract value will be performed by the company and similarly situated subcontractors.
• Subcontractor Information (if applicable): Requires business name, DUNS number, description of work, and percentage of contract value for each subcontractor.
• Total Percentage Calculation: Fields for total percentage of contract value by Prime Contractor and by similarly situated subcontractors.
• Warning: Details severe penalties for violating subcontracting rules, including potential fines and debarment.
• Contractor Certification: A statement certifying the truthfulness of the provided information.

This form is critical for bidders to understand and document their compliance with subcontracting limitations as required by the solicitation. Failure to comply can result in significant penalties. Bidders must accurately complete this form and submit it as instructed (via email to CO NAME).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to establish contracts for Plumbing and Pipefitting inspection and repair services. The BPA will be used to issue individual Task Orders (TOs) for service to various VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) within VISN-Wide. The BPA will have a 5-year duration from the date of award. There is no guarantee of work orders.

• Provide 24/7 response for pipefitting, water system, fire sprinkler system, steam system, medical and natural gas system piping issues.

• Perform general plumbing and pipefitting work, including inspections, installations, and repairs.

• Services include work on steam, fire sprinkler, hot/cold water, hot water boilers, sanitary/storm water sewer systems, medical and natural gas systems.

• Emergency response required within 2 hours for emergency requests.

• Routine work response time of 5 days.

• Contractor must provide all labor, transportation, materials, tools, equipment, and necessary licenses/permits.

• Adhere to infection control and security requirements.

• Cleanup and disposal of debris is the contractor's responsibility.

• Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

• Duration: 5 years from date of award.

• Estimated Value: The Government estimates individual BPA Orders may reach $100,000.00 per Order. The authorized Ceiling Limit of the Agreement is set at $750,000,000.00 over the period covered by the Agreement.

• Quotes must include routine and emergency hourly rates, minimum hours charged per service call, mobilization fees, and material cost mark-up percentage.

• Vendors must specify which VAMCs they can service.

• Vendors must indicate if they will self-perform or subcontract, including percentage breakdown.

• Bidders must provide copies of licenses and ASME certification.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical or Quality, Past Performance, and Price, using a comparative evaluation process.

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

• Size Standard: Not specified in this section.

• The solicitation is marked as "UNRESTRICTED".

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Specific Wage Determinations are attached.

• Bidders must register in VISTA to be considered for VA contracts.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit for Plumbing and Pipefitting inspection and repair services. The Government plans to award a Firm-Fixed Priced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to the most advantageous offer.

• Plumbing and Pipefitting inspection and repair services.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Priced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

• Solicitation Number: 36C24126Q0464

• Response Date/Time: May 7, 2026, 9 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Solicitation availability: On or around April 27, 2026.

• Questions Deadline: May 4, 2026. Questions submitted after this date may not be answered by the response deadline.

• Questions Contact: Issa Shawki, Contracting Officer, issa.shawki@va.gov

• Set-Aside: SBA (Small Business Administration)

• All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.

• NAICS Code: 238220

• Product/Service Code: J045

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 02301

• Place of Performance: See the Statement of Work (document not provided in this extract).

• Copies of the solicitation will not be mailed.