J047--Replace Backflow Preventer 610A4-26-501
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Fort Wayne VA Medical Center (VAMC), is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and/or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) capable of providing services to replace and relocate a backflow preventer in Building 1. This market research aims to determine the availability and competitiveness of certified veteran-owned businesses to justify a potential set-aside. Responses are due February 25, 2026, at 10:00 am Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The VAMC requires all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to replace and relocate the existing backflow preventer in Building 1 at the Department of Veterans Affairs Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne, IN.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Not a solicitation)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine if an SDVOSB or VOSB set-aside is justified.
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, 10:00 am ET
- Published: February 13, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
Interested firms must be registered and certified as SDVOSB or VOSB through the U.S. Small Business Administration's VetCert database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#home). Responses should include company name, address, point of contact (phone, email), SAM Unique Entity Identifier, proof of SAM and VetCert registration (or intent to register), and details of any contemplated partnerships. Electronic submissions are required and should be sent to tiffany.rausch@va.gov.
Important Notes
This is for informational and planning purposes only; it is not a request for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this synopsis. The government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding. Respondents will not be notified of the results. No additional information is available beyond this notice, and firms are requested not to call the VAMC directly for more details.