Z1DA--FY26 NRM - PN: 438-26-500 EMERGENCY Sanitary Sewer Repair - Bldg 1
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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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263), has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to C. & J INC for EMERGENCY Sanitary Sewer Repair at Building 1 of the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS). The contract, valued at $1,370,586.00, addresses an urgent requirement to prevent failure of the over 100-year-old sewer system.
Scope of Work
This project involves the high-pressure jetting, carbide-bit descaling/cleaning, and relining of the sanitary sewer system within Building 1. The scope includes an estimated 1,800-2,000 linear feet of main sewer line and 1,400-1,600 linear feet of branches and risers. The contractor is also responsible for providing temporary portable restrooms and wash stations during the project.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Award Value: $1,370,586.00
- Award Date: May 1, 2026
- Period of Performance: Anticipated to be 75 calendar days or less.
- Justification: Awarded under "Other Than Full and Open Competition" due to "Unusual and Compelling Urgency" (41 USC §3304(a)(2)).
Set-Aside
This opportunity was awarded under Other Than Full and Open Competition due to unusual and compelling urgency, not a specific small business set-aside.
Additional Notes
The emergency repair is critical due to the imminent risk of failure of Building 1's sanitary sewer system, which is over a century old. A failure could severely impact healthcare delivery, displace staff and patients, and necessitate building closure. Traditional replacement methods were deemed infeasible given the urgent timeline. The awardee, C. & J INC, was identified based on their prior experience and ability for rapid mobilization, as detailed in the Justification and Approval document.