PN: 568A4-26-SL010, EMERGENCY Replace PIV Building 5 {HS}
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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.
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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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23, has awarded Gardner Structures a sole source contract for the emergency replacement of a Post Indicator Valve (PIV) in Building #5 at the Hot Springs VA Medical Center in Hot Springs, SD. The award amount is $61,017.28. This critical project addresses an urgent need to ensure the functionality of the fire sprinkler system.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the urgent repair and replacement of a 6-inch Post Indicator Valve (PIV) that feeds the fire sprinkler system in Building #5. The scope includes:
- Excavating approximately 10 feet underground in a grassy yard.
- Removing and disposing of all materials necessary for access, including concrete, asphalt, and dirt.
- Installing new piping and the PIV, ensuring piping is rated for pressures greater than 250 psi and NSF certified for potable water.
- Backfilling and compacting the trench after installation. This work is essential for protecting lives and property at the VAMC.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole Source (Justified under FAR 13.106-1 for Other Than Full and Open Competition due to urgent and compelling need).
- Awardee: GARDNER STRUCTURES (UEI: MDGUFEHGDKX8), a Native American Owned Small Business located in Hot Springs, SD.
- Award Amount: $61,017.28
- Product Service Code (PSC): Z1DA (Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries)
- NAICS Code: 238220
- Place of Performance: Hot Springs VA Medical Center, Hot Springs, SD 57747
- Award Date: February 6, 2026
Evaluation
The award was made on a sole source basis due to the urgent and compelling need to replace the PIV, which posed a significant risk to the fire sprinkler system. Minimal market research was conducted, and no suitable Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) were identified. Gardner Structures was selected for their immediate response capability and local presence.