R429--Backflow Repair
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, is conducting Sources Sought market research to identify Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) capable of providing backflow repair services at the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System in Biloxi, Mississippi. This is for market research purposes only; no proposals or quotes are being requested at this time. Responses are due February 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves furnishing all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision for the repair and testing of 14 identified backflow prevention devices. Contractors must be certified to work on and test these devices and possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in their repair, testing, and certification. All work must be coordinated with the Biloxi VAMC Plumbing Shop Supervisor. A DRAFT Scope of Work is provided for detailed description.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors)
- Size Standard: $16.5 million
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Central Time
- Published: February 11, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This opportunity is exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Interested parties must be registered, active, and verified in SAM.gov and VETCERT, and comply with VETS-4212 reporting requirements if applicable.
Submission & Response
Responses, including Capabilities Statements, must be emailed to angela.kennedy2@va.gov. Capabilities Statements must include the Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number and any qualifying certifications. Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted.
Notes
This notice is not a solicitation and does not obligate the VA in any way. No contract will be awarded from this notice.