J043--Replacement and Installation of a new Grundfos CR32-7 Boiler Feed Pump at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System
ID: 36C26226Q0214Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS (J043)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ffeef4c9d5ab4e8893255224328c4aa0/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, is soliciting bids for the replacement and installation of a new Grundfos CR32-7 boiler feed pump at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary supplies, equipment, labor, and personnel to ensure the new pump is fully operational with the facility's existing boiler systems, as the replacement is critical for maintaining operational consistency and efficiency. This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a firm fixed price contract expected to be awarded based on the lowest-priced, reasonable offer from a responsible quoter with specialized experience in similar projects. Quotes are due by January 7th, 2026, at 02:00 PM PST, and interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Loan Dho at loan.dho@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Loan DhoContract Specialist
    loan.dho@va.gov
    Files
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    36C26226Q0214.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is soliciting bids for the replacement and installation of a new Grundfos CR32-7 Boiler Feed Pump at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary supplies, equipment, labor, and personnel to remove the existing pump and install an exact make and model Grundfos CR32-7 pump, ensuring it is fully operational with supporting boiler systems. The period of performance is 90 days, with work to be conducted during normal business hours. Quotes are due by January 7th, 2026, at 02:00 PM PST. The evaluation will be based on the lowest-priced, reasonable offer from a responsible quoter with specialized experience in boiler feed pump replacement and associated electrical components.
    Brand Name-Boiler Feed Pump Replacement- 36C26226AP1760_CO Signed.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, is issuing a Brand Name Justification for the acquisition of a Grundfos CR32-7 boiler feed pump. This justification, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1, is for an amount over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($350K). The requirement is brand name specific because one of the three existing Grundfos CR32-7 boiler feed pumps has failed, and all pumps must be of the same make and model to ensure operational consistency, cost-efficiency, and avoid additional complexity and expense for different parts and maintenance plans. Market research indicates that the equipment is available through multiple SDVOSB OEM authorized sources, ensuring competition and fair and reasonable pricing. The purchase is approved by the Contracting Officer.
    VAAR 852.219-73 Notice of Total Set-Aside for Certified SDVOSB.pdf
    The VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) outlines the requirements for businesses to qualify for VA set-aside or sole source contracts. To be eligible, a business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses, meet Federal small business size standards, and be certified and listed in the SBA certification database. The clause specifies limitations on subcontracting, requiring that a certain percentage of the contract work be performed by certified SDVOSBs, with varying percentages for services, supplies, general construction, and special trade construction. Joint ventures must also comply with specific regulations. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program takes precedence over any inconsistencies with SBA regulations. Misrepresentation of SDVOSB status can lead to debarment.
    VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting_Certificate of Compliance for Services.docx
    The VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) outlines requirements for offerors in federal government contracts. It mandates that contractors comply with limitations on subcontracting, specifically detailing percentages for services (50%), general construction (85%), and special trade construction (75%) that cannot be paid to non-certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. The document emphasizes that offerors must certify their compliance, acknowledging that false certifications can lead to severe penalties, including criminal prosecution and fines. Contractors are also required to provide documentation to the VA upon request to demonstrate compliance. Failure to submit the formal certification with the bid or proposal will render the offer ineligible for award. This notice ensures that contracts awarded under 38 U.S.C. 8127 prioritize certified veteran-owned businesses while preventing fraudulent practices.
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