The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors for Project Number 437-23-165, titled "Repair Water Systems to Prevent Legionella," at the Fargo VA Health Care System in North Dakota. This project, which is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, requires bidders to be registered and certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program. The scope of work includes upgrading domestic water monitoring systems across seven existing stations and adding or replacing approximately 175 plumbing fixtures with Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs), with an estimated contract value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) is anticipated to be issued around February 6, 2026, with a performance period of 285 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Interested bidders must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be active in the SAM database, with all inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Kaleb Gleason at kaleb.gleason@va.gov.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for Project Number: 437-23-165, titled "Repair Water Systems to Prevent Legionella" at the Fargo VA Health Care System in North Dakota. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, requiring bidders to be registered and certified in VetCert. The project, estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000, falls under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). The scope includes upgrading domestic water monitoring systems across seven stations and adding or replacing approximately 175 plumbing fixtures with Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs). The Invitation for Bid (IFB) is expected around February 6, 2026, with a 285-calendar day performance period. All bidding documents and amendments will be available exclusively on the System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunities website. Interested bidders must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be active in the SAM database, with all questions submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Kaleb Gleason.

This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for submission of bids.
THIS IS A TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE. In accordance with Public Law 109-461 and VAAR 819.7003 (b), bidders must be registered and certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) as a SDVOSB. Only bids from verified SDVOSB s at VetCert database at the time of bid submission shall be deemed responsive. All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with the applicable small business size standard of $19 million. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), the bidders must represent to the Contracting Officer that it is a small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Fargo Health Care System, Fargo, North Dakota intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) in accordance with the procedures set forth in Part 14 and 36 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO23) intends to award a single, firm fixed-price contract for completion of construction Project Number: 437-23-165 Repair Water Systems to Prevent Legionella at the Fargo VA Health Care System, Fargo, ND. An IFB is planned to be issued on or about February 6, 2026, with an award date within 90 calendar days from bid opening date. Further details of all dates, events, and locations, including site visit and bid due date, will be available in the solicitation.
The Contractor for this project shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to accomplish the Repair Water Systems to Prevent Legionella project in accordance with the specifications and contract drawings. This project involves, but is not limited to, upgrading the domestic water monitoring system across the VA s facilities, which consists of 7 existing water monitoring stations. There are also approximately 175 plumbing fixtures to add Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) to, or replace existing sinks and faucets. Work shall be completed in accordance with the Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual (PSRDM). Drawings, specifications, all applicable laws and codes, as well as, but not limited to, NFPA requirements. Coordination with other construction projects may be required during construction phasing.
The period of performance for this work is two hundred and eighty-five (285) calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).
The IFB (solicitation), consisting of various bid documents, specifications, drawings, forms, etc. will be available for download at System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunity https://sam.gov/content/opportunities). The Contract Opportunities website is the only official location to obtain solicitation information and documents. These documents will include complete details of the solicitation and project requirements. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted at the same location. Interested bidders are advised they are responsible for obtaining all bidding documents via Contract Opportunities, and for monitoring the Contract Opportunities website for any changes to this announcement and pending solicitation. No other information regarding scope, dates, etc. is available until issuance of the solicitation via Contract Opportunities. A bidders list will not be maintained. Hard copies of any documents regarding this project will not be mailed or made available outside of this web site.
All prospective bidders must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and must be registered and active in the SAM database (http://www.sam.gov). All prospective bidders must complete electronic online Representations and Certifications within SAM. The eventual awardee shall also have on file a current Department of Labor VETS4212 Federal Contractor Reporting filing at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 (if applicable).
All questions must be submitted in writing to the issuing Contract Specialist via email to kaleb.gleason@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be answered.

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