Backflow Preventer Repair and Testing Service-Gulf Coast Health Care System, Engineering Service, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS. 39531
ID: 36C25625Q0415Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (J045)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fd0aec74ff084228abfe23a7cb352806/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide backflow preventer repair and testing services for the Gulf Coast Health Care System located in Biloxi, Mississippi. The selected contractor will be responsible for performing repairs on 12 backflow prevention devices, which includes replacing leaking packing glands and conducting acceptance testing after necessary upgrades. This service is crucial for maintaining the safety and compliance of plumbing systems within the healthcare facility. Interested contractors must respond by January 31, 2025, providing documentation of their relevant experience and capabilities, and are encouraged to contact Cory Laborde at cory.laborde@va.gov for further information, noting that phone inquiries are not permitted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    CORY LABORDE
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    CORY.LABORDE@VA.GOV
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    S02 FINAL Sources Sought Notice 36C25625Q0415 Backflow Preventer Repairs and Testing Services.pdf
    The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) in Biloxi, MS, is seeking qualified contractors to provide backflow preventer repairs and testing services, as outlined in a sources sought notice. The contractor must perform necessary repairs on 12 backflow prevention devices, including replacing leaking packing glands and conducting acceptance testing following the required upgrades. A minimum of five years' relevant experience is mandated to qualify for this work. Interested contractors must respond by January 31, 2025, and include documentation of their skills, capabilities, and past experience relevant to the contract. Contractors will also need to coordinate with VA personnel and comply with safety requirements, including OSHA regulations. All work must be completed within 15 days of the Notice to Proceed, primarily during standard working hours. This announcement serves as a market research tool, not a formal solicitation, and aims to identify potential contractors for future acquisition while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and standards.
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