561A4-26-509 | Repair Steam line and Condensate System building 53
Overview
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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.
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) is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to Repair the Steam Line and Condensate System in Building 53 at the VA Health Care System in Lyons, New Jersey. This project aims to restore reliable system operation by replacing critical components. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, supervision, and equipment to demolish and remove the existing steam condensate tank, pumps, and controls. New installations include a steam condensate tank, pumps, controls, a 4-inch steam PRV, a 4-inch steam strainer, and 4-inch Schedule 40 black steel piping, along with all associated valves, insulation, electrical, and rigging. The scope also covers addressing specific steam and condensate leaks. Work must comply with VA specifications, regulations, and all applicable federal, state, and local codes. The contractor is required to utilize the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform (ACC) for all project correspondence and submissions, with staff completing required ACC training within 12 days of access.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 30 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 Million
Key Requirements & Compliance
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and verified/certified as an SDVOSB in DSBS. Mandatory forms include the "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting" (VAAR 852.219-75), which for general construction limits payments to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms to 85% of the contract amount, and the "Buy American Certificate" (FAR 52.225-2). Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act regarding prevailing wage rates is required. Performance and Payment Bonds are mandatory within 10 calendar days of award.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals, including a cost breakdown, must be submitted via email to Nicholas.Muro@va.gov. Offers will be evaluated using a comparative analysis based on Technical/Quality, Past Performance, and Price. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments.
Key Deadlines
- Site Visit: April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST (Mandatory, already occurred)
- Questions Due: April 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST
- Proposal Submission Deadline: May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST
Amendments
Amendment 0002 clarified the proposal due date, confirming it as May 5, 2026, and corrected a component sizing discrepancy, specifying that piping and PRVs are 4-inch instead of 8-inch. It also provided answers to RFIs. Amendment 0001 provided the site visit sign-in sheet.