Plumbing Repair, Emergency Response, and Technical Support Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a U.S. Department of Energy contractor, is soliciting proposals for a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for Plumbing Repair, Emergency Response, and Technical Support Services in Princeton, NJ. This Full & Open Competition seeks qualified subcontractors to provide on-call, repair-focused plumbing services to supplement PPPL's in-house maintenance team. Proposals are due May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded subcontractor(s) will provide complete corrective maintenance and emergency response services for major potable water and drainage systems. This includes, but is not limited to, 24/7/365 emergency leak response, comprehensive piping repairs, advanced diagnostic testing, line camera inspections, and hydro-mechanical drain clearing across sanitary, storm, domestic, laboratory, gas, and specialty plumbing systems. Individual Task Orders will be issued for specific scopes of work.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) via Request for Proposals (RFP)
- Set-Aside: Full & Open Competition
- NAICS: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with a $19.0M small business size standard.
- Place of Performance: Princeton, NJ 08543
- Proposal Due: May 7, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 17, 2026
- Wage Requirements: The Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute (formerly Davis-Bacon Act) applies, requiring adherence to prevailing wages and submission of weekly certified payroll reports.
- Bonds: A bid bond or certified check for at least 20% of the total proposed price is required with the proposal. Performance and payment bonds (each 100% of subcontract price) and appropriate insurance certificates are required within ten (10) calendar days of award.
Submission & Evaluation
Bidders must carefully review Section III for detailed instructions on proposal preparation and Section IV for the evaluation criteria and methodology, which will consider factors such as technical approach, past performance, and price. Section V contains required forms, including Offeror Information and Pricing. Bidders must also complete and return the "Acknowledgement of Request for Proposals (RFP) 26-043JR" form to confirm interest and registration in Princeton Prime.
Contact
For questions, contact Jimmy Russell at jrussell@pppl.gov or (609) 243-3963.