H345--F26 - NJHCS Backflow Preventers Testing and Inspection Services B 4OPT
ID: 36C24226Q0229Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

INSPECTION- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (H345)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e3d8be01d5554943b6f1b6171bab6db4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 2, is seeking qualified contractors to provide testing and inspection services for backflow preventers at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System's East Orange and Lyons campuses. The procurement involves annual and quarterly testing, inspection, and potential repair of backflow preventers utilized in fire sprinkler systems, domestic water connections, and wastewater treatment plants. This service is critical for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining the integrity of water systems. The VA plans to award a firm-fixed-price contract around February 2026, covering a base year with four option years. Interested contractors must be licensed plumbers in New Jersey with cross-connection control certification and are required to submit capability statements, past performance examples, and socio-economic status documentation to Tiffany Vazquez-Simon at tiffany.vazquez-simon@va.gov or by phone at 914-737-4400.

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    Tiffany Vazquez-SimonContract Specialist
    (914) 737-4400
    tiffany.vazquez-simon@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 2 issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C24226Q0229) for Backflow Preventers Testing and Inspection Services at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System's East Orange and Lyons campuses. This notice is for market research to identify qualified contractors for annual and quarterly testing, inspection, and repair of backflow preventers in fire sprinkler systems, domestic water, and wastewater treatment plants. The VA intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract around February 2026 for a base year and four option years. Contractors must be New Jersey-licensed plumbers with cross-connection control certification, provide capability statements, past performance examples, SAM UEI numbers, and socio-economic status documentation. The VA seeks to determine the viability of setting aside this requirement for specific socio-economic categories.
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