The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 21 has issued a presolicitation notice for STEAM VALVE REPAIR services. This opportunity, identified by solicitation number 36C26126Q0240, is set aside for Small Business Administration (SBA) participants. The services are required at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Livermore, CA. The response deadline for this notice is December 29, 2025, at 12:00 Honolulu, Hawaii time. Interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Kayla Haruguchi at kayla.haruguchi@va.gov or 808-539-1304 for more information.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, issued Solicitation Number 36C26126Q0240 for steam valve repairs at Building 64 of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System’s Livermore VA Clinic. This is a total Small Business Set-Aside procurement under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors). The contractor will provide all materials, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, expertise, supervision, and administration to repair steam valves, with a mandatory performance period of 14 calendar days from the start of on-site work after parts are received. The project requires coordination with the COR, adherence to safety standards, and compliance with applicable codes, including the Buy American Act and specific security prohibitions related to telecommunications equipment and business operations in Sudan and Iran. Offers are due by December 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM local time.
This government solicitation outlines a project for steam valve repairs at Bldg. 64 VAPAHCS Livermore, California. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision to complete the repairs within 14 calendar days of on-site work commencement, after parts are received. The project requires coordination with the appointed COR to minimize disruption and ensure compliance with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and VA policies, including security and safety standards like OSHA and NFPA. Key tasks involve disconnecting and removing failed valves, installing new valves with associated piping and gaskets, and testing the system for leaks. The contractor must also provide operation and maintenance instructions, manufacturer documentation, and ensure daily site cleanup and waste disposal. Quality control is paramount, with a competent individual overseeing all work. Normal work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with utility shutdowns requiring a 14-day written notice.
The document, General Decision Number CA20250019, is a wage determination for residential construction projects in 19 California counties, including single-family homes and apartments up to four stories. It outlines minimum wage rates for various construction trades, such as Asbestos Workers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electricians, Elevator Mechanics, Operating Engineers, Ironworkers, and Laborers. The file also details compliance requirements for federal contracts under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, specifying minimum hourly wages of $17.75 for contracts initiated on or after January 30, 2022, and $13.30 for those awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022. It provides specific wage and fringe benefit rates, along with area descriptions and classifications for different tasks within each trade. The document also includes premium pay details for Ironworkers in specific military and federal locations, and outlines modification numbers and publication dates for updates to the wage decision.