J046--Water Tower Maintenance and Inspection
ID: 36C25626Q0243Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (J046)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/58cbc9f4291843a7ac431433ee5166be/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to provide maintenance and inspection services for a 100,000-gallon elevated water tower at the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The contract encompasses comprehensive inspections, maintenance of the cathodic protection system, and minor repairs, with additional sandblasting and painting services included in Option Year 3. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational integrity and safety of the water tower, adhering to various health and safety standards. Interested parties must submit their proposals by January 14, 2026, at 7:00 AM Central Time, and can contact Contract Specialist William Shaver at William.Shaver@va.gov or 601-206-6953 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    William ShaverContract Specialist
    (601) 206-6953
    William.Shaver@va.gov
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    36C25626Q0243 0001_ With Attachment A.pdf
    This amendment to Solicitation 36C25626Q0243 from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, addresses a Request for Quote (RFQ) for services rather than construction activities. The primary purpose is to provide clarifications through a Question and Answer (Q&A) attachment. Key points include the requirement for the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prime contractor to perform at least 50% of the contract's cost with its own employees, excluding materials. Subcontractor experience is not acceptable for proposal evaluation. The Q&A clarifies details about a tank's construction, the absence of known lead coatings or recent inspection reports, the necessity of worker background checks as per FAR, and that all antennas on the tower are de-energized. The VA is not aware of past lead testing or existing coating types but noted touch-up paint used in 2019. The contractor is not responsible for maintaining system pressure when the tank is offline, and Option Year 3 maintenance for sandblasting and coatings is for interior tank work only.
    36C25626Q0243 0001_1.docx
    This document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation, 36C25626Q0243, for Water Tower Maintenance and Inspection. Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, the solicitation has a response date of January 14, 2026, at 07:00 Central Time. It is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) with a NAICS code of 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance). The contracting office is located in Ridgeland, MS, and the point of contact is William Shaver. The place of performance for the services is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks, in Fayetteville, AR. The amendment directs interested parties to "36C25626Q0243 0001_ With Attachment A" for further details.
    36C25626Q0243_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 16 has issued Solicitation Number 36C25626Q0243 for Water Tower Maintenance and Inspection services. This is a Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) with a NAICS code of 811310. The response deadline is January 14, 2026, at 7:00 AM Central Time. The work will be performed at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, AR. The solicitation includes attachments 36C25626Q0243 and P11_WAGE DETERMINATION_15-4673.
    36C25626Q0243.pdf
    This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of a 100,000-gallon Elevated Water Tower at the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The acquisition is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contract includes a base year and four option years, covering comprehensive inspections, cathodic protection system maintenance, and minor repairs such as ladder safety device adjustments, roof patching, vent screen replacement, tank draining and cleaning, and aviation light bulb replacement. Option Year 3 also includes sandblasting and painting the tank. All work must comply with Arkansas Department of Health, NFPA, OSHA, and AWWA standards. Contractors must have at least two years of experience, OSHA 10-hour safety training, and provide detailed inspection reports.
    P11_WAGE DETERMINATION_15-4673.txt
    This Wage Determination No. 2015-4673, Revision No. 29, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific counties of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. It details compliance requirements for Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for contracts awarded before and after January 30, 2022, respectively, with annual adjustments. The document lists wage rates for numerous occupations, including administrative, automotive, health, and technical roles. It also mandates paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, providing 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually. Additionally, it specifies benefits such as health and welfare, vacation, and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions cover computer employees' exemptions, night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials (8% or 4%), and uniform allowances. The document concludes with the conformance process for unlisted job classifications, emphasizing the use of Standard Form 1444 and the
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