36C24925Q0159 Pre-Solicitation Nashville Drain Project
ID: 36C24925Q0159Type: Presolicitation
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

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

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (N045)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Nashville Drain Project, which involves the replacement of dialysis drains at the Nashville VA Medical Center. This project requires the removal of four existing dialysis floor drains and the installation of four new drains, along with associated plumbing and coating work. The opportunity is exclusively available to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), emphasizing the VA's commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurship and compliance with federal contracting regulations. The RFQ is expected to be published around February 24, 2025, with proposals due by March 5, 2025. Interested contractors should ensure they are verified as SDVOSB and listed in the SBA’s VetCert and VA's Vendor Information Pages, and may contact Rebecca Espinoza at rebecca.espinoza@va.gov or 615-225-6998 for further information.

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    The presolicitation notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines an upcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the replacement of dialysis drains at the Nashville VA Medical Center. The project involves removing four existing dialysis floor drains and installing four new drains, including associated plumbing and coating. The RFQ is set to be published around February 24, 2025, with proposals due by March 5, 2025. This opportunity is exclusively available to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), in compliance with federal contracting regulations. Eligible contractors must be verified as SDVOSB and listed in the SBA’s VetCert and VA's Vendor Information Pages. The document ensures that only qualified firms can participate, emphasizing compliance with ownership and operational control criteria specific to SDVOSBs. It discusses the importance of verification and the ramifications of misrepresentation regarding SDVOSB status, reinforcing the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses. Overall, this notice serves as a critical communication for contractors seeking to participate in government procurement while promoting veteran entrepreneurship.
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