J045--666 - Backflow Preventer Testing and Repair Service
ID: 36C25926Q0177Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

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

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/24ffa417782046f19d9932b31c52bdce/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for Backflow Preventer Testing and Repair Services at the Sheridan WY Medical Center and associated clinics. The procurement requires annual testing and repair of various backflow assemblies, including 19 double check valves and 18 reduced pressure backflow assemblies, in compliance with EPA, local, and federal standards. This service is critical for maintaining safe water systems and preventing contamination, ensuring the health and safety of veterans and staff. Quotes are due by January 23, 2026, at 14:00 MT, and must be submitted via email to Danielle Kramer at danielle.kramer@va.gov. The contract will be a firm-fixed price for a base year with four option years, and only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) are eligible to participate.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Danielle KramerContracting Officer
    (303) 712-5725
    danielle.kramer@va.gov
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    36C25926Q0177.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for Backflow Preventer Testing and Repair Services at the Sheridan WY Medical Center and associated clinics. This Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C25926Q0177 is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238220. The contract will be a firm-fixed price for a base year and four option years, requiring annual testing of various backflow assemblies and estimated repairs. Quotes are due by January 23, 2026, 14:00 MT, and must be submitted via email to danielle.kramer@va.gov. Evaluation factors include technical capability, price, and past performance, with an emphasis on meeting government requirements and SDVOSB verification. Offerors must submit a detailed quote including technical capability, pricing, past performance references, and a certificate of compliance for limitations on subcontracting.
    Attachment 1 - Statment of Work - Backflow Testing.docx
    The government file outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for annual backflow assembly testing and repair services at the Sheridan WY Medical Center, the VA Clinic in Gillette, WY, and the Sheridan VA Water Treatment Plant. The contractor is responsible for testing 19 double check valves and 18 reduced pressure backflow assemblies according to EPA, local, Wyoming DEQ, ASSE, and Federal standards. Work must be performed during normal business hours, with coordination to minimize outages and verification of existing data sheets. Technicians must be ASSE 5110 (Tester) and 5130 (Repairer) certified or equivalent. Testing is required annually in April, with dates coordinated in advance. The contract includes a line item for an estimated six backflow rebuild kits annually. The contractor must provide a typed report detailing procedures, results, device condition, repairs, and annual certification tags for each device.
    Attachment 2 - Wage Determination 2015-5411 Rev 27 dated 12-03-2025.pdf
    Attachment 3 - 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting.docx
    The VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) outlines subcontracting limitations for VA contracts, ensuring compliance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2). For service contracts, contractors cannot pay more than 50% of the government-paid amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs. General construction contracts limit this to 85%, while special trade construction contractors have a 75% limit. Costs of materials are excluded for construction. The offeror certifies compliance and acknowledges that false certifications can lead to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001. VA may request documentation to verify compliance, and failure to provide it can result in remedial action. This certification is mandatory for offer consideration.
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