ContractCombined Synopsis/SolicitationService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside

J029--Chemical Treatments, Cooling Tower/Boiler Water Treatment Service - SAVAHCS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 36C26226Q0396
Response Deadline
May 13, 2026
5 days left
Days Remaining
5
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 22, is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business contractor for chemical treatments and water treatment services for the cooling towers and boilers at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson. The work includes monthly treatment to prevent fouling and corrosion, sanitize and disinfect the systems, control biological growth, and perform monthly water analysis, quarterly legionella testing, and annual tower clean-out and boiler plant water testing. The solicitation covers a base period plus four option years from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031, under NAICS code 238220, and it includes compliance requirements such as subcontracting limits and personnel/security provisions; an amendment clarifies that an Arizona contractor license is not required. Offers are due May 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. MDT, with a mandatory site visit at SAVAHCS on April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Arizona time and RSVP required by April 29.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
238220
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
PSC Code
J029
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ENGINE ACCESSORIES

Solicitation Documents

7 Files
36C26226Q0396.docx
Word25 KBFeb 23, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, AZ, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C26226Q0396) for market research purposes. This notice seeks qualified contractors to provide Cooling Tower/Boiler Water Treatment Service, including chemical treatments to prevent fouling, inhibit corrosion, sanitize, clean, disinfect, and control biological growths. The services require monthly water analysis, quarterly legionella testing, and annual tower cleanout. This is not a solicitation but an announcement to identify potential Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) firms capable of performing the work, with a NAICS code of 238220. Responses are due by March 9, 2026, at 15:00 MOUNTAIN TIME and must include a Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, Tax ID, business type, and a capability statement.
S02 36C26226Q0396_1.pdf
PDF821 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
This government solicitation, 36C26226Q0396, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, outlines a requirement for Chemical Water Treatment services for the Cooling Tower and Boilers at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System. The contract includes a base period and four option years, running from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2031. Services include monthly treatments to prevent fouling, inhibit corrosion, sanitize, clean, disinfect, and control biological growths, along with monthly water analysis, quarterly legionella testing, and annual tower clean-out and boiler plant water testing. The solicitation is a total set-aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) with a NAICS code of 238220 and a size standard of $19 Million. It incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses, including those related to security prohibitions, personnel vetting, and limitations on subcontracting, emphasizing compliance for SDVOSBs. Invoices are to be submitted monthly via the Tungsten Network.
36C26226Q0396_2.docx
Word23 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, has issued Solicitation Number 36C26226Q0396 for Chemical Treatments, Cooling Tower/Boiler Water Treatment Service at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, AZ. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation notice with a response deadline of May 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time. The solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC) set-aside under NAICS Code 238220 (Product Service Code J029). The point of contact for this solicitation is Contract Specialist Mirna Gastelum Romero. The notice directs interested parties to an attached document for further details regarding the requirements.
S06 36C26226Q0396 0001 - Amendment.pdf
PDF197 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
This amendment to solicitation 36C26226Q0396 extends the offer receipt deadline to May 13, 2026, at 15:00 MDT. Additionally, a mandatory site visit will be held on April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM Arizona Time at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. Contractors planning to attend must RSVP by April 29, 2026, to Michael.Hawkins5@va.gov and Mirna.GastelumRomero@va.gov, and are required to check in with security with a valid ID. This ensures all potential offerors have the latest information and an opportunity to assess the site conditions.
36C26226Q0396_3.docx
Word25 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
This document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation, 36C26226Q0396, for Chemical Treatments, Cooling Tower/Boiler Water Treatment Service at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, AZ. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) with a NAICS code of 238220. The response deadline is May 13, 2026, at 15:00 MOUNTAIN TIME. The point of contact is Mirna Gastelum Romero at Mirna.GastelumRomero@va.gov. Additional details are provided in the attached amendment document.
S06 36C26226Q0396 0002 - Amendment.pdf
PDF281 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
This amendment to solicitation 36C26226Q0396, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, addresses questions related to the requirement for an Arizona contractor license for the scope of work. The amendment clarifies that an Arizona contractor license is not required, the agency does not view any portion of the work as regulated construction or mechanical trade activity under Arizona law, foreign LLC registration is not required, and the work does not fall under a regulated trade category. No further questions will be answered. This amendment ensures clarity for offerors regarding licensing and trade requirements for the solicitation.
36C26226Q0396_4.docx
Word25 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
This document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation, 36C26226Q0396, for Chemical Treatments, Cooling Tower/Boiler Water Treatment Service at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, AZ. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and has a response date of May 13, 2026, at 15:00 MOUNTAIN TIME. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 22 - Network Contracting. The point of contact for this amendment is Contract Specialist Mirna Gastelum Romero. The document references an attached amendment for further details.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedFeb 23, 2026
amendedAmendment #1Apr 24, 2026
amendedLatest AmendmentMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 13, 2026
expiryArchive DateAug 11, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sub-Tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist
Mirna Gastelum Romero

Place of Performance

Tucson, Arizona, UNITED STATES
Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

Official Sources