Steam, Plumbing and HVAC Service Contract Bedford VA Medical Center
Overview
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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) has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for Steam, Plumbing, and HVAC Service at the Bedford VA Medical Center, MA, and Crescent House, Lowell, MA. This contract, valued at $276,791.82 for the base year, was set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
Scope of Work
The contract covers comprehensive maintenance and repair services for heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and steam systems. Key services include:
- Preventative maintenance, testing, and repair tasks for HVAC and steam systems, condensate pumps, steam absorption chillers, condensate return, steam coils, and various steam appurtenances.
- Specific tasks such as semi-annual backflow testing, annual boiler maintenance at Crescent House, and emergency services for HVAC/steam issues.
- Base year specific tasks included duct cleaning and inspection for Building 7, and HVAC repairs in Buildings 7, 61, 78, and 80 (e.g., louvre replacement, insulation, circulation pump installation, pneumatic control replacement).
- The contractor is responsible for providing all supervision, labor, materials, tools, and specialized equipment. All staff must be licensed and certified in Massachusetts and adhere to applicable State, Federal, and EPA codes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, non-personal services contract.
- Duration: One base year (March 23, 2026, to March 22, 2027) plus four option years.
- Value: $276,791.82 for the base year.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Award Date: April 2, 2026.
Eligibility & Compliance
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 Million.
- Contractor staff must be licensed and certified for work in Massachusetts.
- Adherence to all applicable State, Federal, and EPA codes and requirements, including safe work processes.
- Wage Determination 2015-4047 Revision 32 is applicable.
Additional Notes
Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). All work must be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).