J046--Plumbing Flushing Services - LLVAHCS
Overview
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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 the Loma Linda VA Healthcare System, is soliciting proposals for Plumbing Flushing Services. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The primary goal is to remove stagnant water and sediment buildup in designated high-risk areas within the facility's plumbing system. Offers are due by May 4, 2026, at 15:00 MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, engineering, and services for flushing plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, showers, and dialysis ports. Key requirements include a minimum of twice-weekly flushing for all fixtures, dedicating four employees to flushing duties, and assigning an additional employee to identify low-flow outlets. The contractor must comply with VA security protocols, obtain VA police permission, implement a staff rotation system, collaborate with Occupational Safety and FMS Department for safety, and complete facility-provided flushing logs.
Contract Details
- Contract Period: Base year from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 Million size standard.
- Product Service Code: J046 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment: Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment).
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Loma Linda VA Healthcare System, 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357, USA.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically to Mirna.GastelumRomero@va.gov by May 4, 2026, at 15:00 MDT. No Zip Files or facsimile offers will be accepted. Questions must be submitted in writing via email at least three calendar days prior to the solicitation closing. Evaluation will be based on the lowest-priced offer that is reasonable and does not exceed available funding. Offerors must demonstrate at least two years of specialized experience in plumbing flushing services, provide evidence of OSHA – 30 Hour Construction certification for personnel, and possess an active Business License. Subcontractor compliance information is required if applicable.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database (VetCert certified). Vendors must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the VA's financial system (10091 webform), and complete the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference. The government will not pay for costs associated with responding to this announcement.