561A4-26-509 | Repair Steam line and Condensate System building 53
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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 at Building 53 of the VA Health Care System in Lyons, New Jersey. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity aims to restore reliable system operation by replacing aging components. Proposals are due May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The project involves furnishing all labor, materials, supervision, and equipment for the complete demolition and removal of the existing steam condensate tank, pumps, and controls. The contractor will then install a new steam condensate tank, pumps, pump controls, control panel, 4-inch steam PRV, 4-inch steam strainer, and 4-inch Schedule 40 black steel piping, along with all required valves, fittings, insulation, and electrical components. The scope also includes coordinating necessary steam shutdowns with VA personnel, performing startup, testing, safety, quality control, and closeout activities. The period of performance is 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Contract Details & Requirements
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 Million
- Estimated Value: Between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00
- Place of Performance: Building 53, VA New Jersey Health Care System, Lyons, NJ 07939
- Mandatory Site Visit: Held on April 15, 2026. A sign-in sheet is available.
- Technology: Contractors must utilize the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform (ACC) for submissions and correspondence, with required staff training within 12 days of access.
- Compliance: Adherence to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates (Somerset County, NJ), VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitation on Subcontracting, 85% for General Construction), and FAR 52.225-2 (Buy American Certificate) is mandatory. Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals, including a cost breakdown, must be submitted via email to Nicholas.Muro@va.gov by May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. Evaluation will be based on a comparative analysis considering Technical/Quality, Past Performance, and Price.
Amendments & Clarifications
Multiple amendments have been issued. Amendment 2 confirmed the proposal due date as May 5, 2026, and clarified that piping and PRV components should be 4-inch, not 8-inch as initially indicated in some sections. Amendment 3 provided answers to Requests for Information (RFIs), detailing steam line specifications, confirming project schedule flexibility for lead times, contractor responsibility for material disposal, and specifying storage/fabrication areas on campus.