J046--Water System Testing and Maintenance | Building 8 Water Softener Re-Bedding
ID: 36C24425Q0310Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

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

Set Aside

Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs) (VSA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f363807bacc3419fb08b8523a428803d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for water system testing and maintenance services, specifically for the re-bedding of the water softener at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. This procurement is set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and falls under NAICS code 238220, which pertains to plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors. The contractor will be responsible for providing the necessary labor, materials, and equipment to service the water softening system, which is currently operating at reduced capacity, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Interested parties must submit their proposals by February 3, 2025, ensuring compliance with the Service Contract Act wage determinations and other regulatory requirements. For inquiries, contact Keri Lewis, Contract Specialist, at keri.lewis2@va.gov or by phone at 412-860-7204, with all questions due by January 29, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Contract SpecialistKeri Lewis
    (412) 860-7204
    keri.lewis2@va.gov
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    36C24425Q0310_1.docx
    The document outlines a combined synopsis and solicitation for a water system testing and maintenance project at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, focusing on re-bedding the building's water softener. Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs under solicitation number 36C24425Q0310, the request for quote (RFQ) is a Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 238220. Quoters must submit their proposals by February 3, 2025, with specific sections for administrative, technical, and pricing information, ensuring compliance with the Service Contract Act Wage Determinations. The government intends to award a single purchase order based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, which assesses quotes for technical acceptability and pricing. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award. Questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to the contracting office by January 29, 2025, and will not be addressed after that date. This solicitation exemplifies a typical government procurement process, prioritizing technical qualifications and cost-effectiveness for essential maintenance services in a federal healthcare facility.
    Combined Synopsis 36C24425Q0310.docx
    The document is a combined synopsis and solicitation for a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 for Water Softener Rebedding services at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. It is set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 238220. The acquisition regulations include provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR). The work involves rebedding and servicing a water softening system operating at reduced capacity, requiring specific labor, materials, and equipment. The contractor must provide detailed technical proposals, past performance narratives, price breakdowns, and comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations. Quotations will be evaluated based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria, ensuring that the solicitation's instructions are precisely followed. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain all required certifications. All inquiries regarding the solicitation must be made in writing by a specified deadline. This solicitation reflects the VA's commitment to engaging veteran-owned businesses while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and encouraging competitive bidding for government contracts.
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