VA Bonham Bus Repair
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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) Bonham Medical Center is soliciting proposals for mechanical repair services for a Government-Owned MCI D4500 transit coach (VA22807) located in Bonham, TX. The required repairs address significant engine oil leaks and emissions system maintenance for an ISX12/ISX11.9 CM2250 engine. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Proposals are due June 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, tools, equipment, diagnostics, and materials for comprehensive repairs. Key requirements include:
- Mechanical Repairs: Removing, resealing, and/or replacing the engine's front cover, oil pan, and oil cross-over cover to fix oil leaks. This also includes a full oil and filter service.
- Emissions System Maintenance: Cleaning the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), performing post-service regeneration, and clearing diagnostic codes.
- Post-Repair Testing: Conducting engine operation tests to confirm leak resolution, verifying proper sealing, and performing DPF/DOC efficiency and flow testing.
- Deliverables: A fully repaired, cleaned, and road-ready MCI D4500 coach, along with documentation detailing parts used, repairs completed, diagnostic/regen results, and recommendations.
- Exclusions: The scope specifically excludes engine overhaul or replacement, repairs unrelated to the identified leak points or DPF/DOC service, and chassis or body repairs.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Base period from July 1, 2026, to September 1, 2026. Work must be completed within standard heavy-vehicle repair timelines.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified in the SBA database.
- NAICS Code: 811111 (General Automotive Repair) with a $9 Million size standard.
- Proposal Due: June 19, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
- Questions Due: June 17, 2026, 1:00 PM EST, via email.
- Published Date: June 16, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotes, including a completed Price/Cost schedule, must be submitted via email only. Offerors must complete certificate 852.219-76.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on Price, Past Performance, and Technical Capabilities. Price is considered more important than the combined technical and past performance factors.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Joshua Weisman at joshua.weisman@va.gov or 915-838-6452.
Attachments
A Fannin County Texas Wage Determination (TX20260138.pdf) is included, outlining prevailing wage rates for various labor classifications.