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Attached to: Backflow Testing Services Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: 36C26326Q0763
Issued by: Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23

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This is a Combined Pre-Solicitation and Solicitation Notice (Standard Form 1449) for Backflow Preventer Testing services at the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23, with Solicitation Number 36C26326Q0763 and an offer due date of July 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM MDT. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with a 100% small business preference. The contract is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a maximum cost limitation of $200,000 and a guaranteed minimum value of $11,700.

The Statement of Work requires the contractor to inspect, test, and repair approximately 120 backflow preventer/Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) devices in accordance with ASSE Standard 5110. Testing must be completed annually between September 1st and October 31st, with work hours between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, except Surgery/OR devices which must be tested Wednesdays between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM. Contractor technicians must hold ASSE Standard 5110 certification and confined space training credentials; at least one technician must be OSHA 30 certified. Two RPZ devices located in outside pits require two technicians for testing/repairs. The contractor is guaranteed payment for 100 RPZs inspected/tested annually, with payment only for additional devices beyond that threshold. Deliverables include completed inspection forms, inspection tags attached to each valve, updated Excel spreadsheets with test results, and filed reports with the City of Minneapolis. The contract ordering period runs from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2031, with four option years. Invoices are submitted monthly. All employees must obtain security badgings, including background checks and fingerprinting, within five business days of contract award. The contractor must comply with all federal regulations including FAR clauses, equal opportunity requirements, sustainability standards, and security prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and applications.

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Combined Pre-solicitation and Solicitation Notice

PAGE 1 OF

1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

EFT:

PHONE:

FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

618-26-4-6023-0059

36C26326Q0763 06-30-2026 Scott Jensen None 07-14-2026

16:00PM

MDT

36C263

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

316 ROBERT STREET N, SUITE 506

SAINT PAUL MN 55101

238220 $19 Million

N/A

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER

1 VETERANS DR

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55417

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

316 ROBERT STREET N, SUITE 506

SAINT PAUL MN 55101

FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTER

PO BOX 149971

AUSTIN TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page Provide Backflow Preventer Testing to the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System in accordance with the Statement of Work and Schedule below.

Prior to submitting a quote, review ALL documentation within

Review and follow the instructions in the INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS in the Clause 52.212-1 Addendum.

Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Compliance requirement must be signed and returned with Solicitation package.

Contract Ordering Period with pricing periods of:

Base Pricing Period: 08/01/2026-07/31/2027

Option Year One Pricing Period: 08/01/2027 - 07/31/2028

Option Year Two Pricing Period – 08/01/2028 – 07/31/2029 Option Year Three Pricing Period: 08/01/2029 - 07/31/2030 Option Year Four Pricing Period: 08/01/2030 - 07/31/2031

See CONTINUATION Page

Joseph Bloomer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2025-0046

Table of Contents

SECTION A	1
A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES	1
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS	4
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA	4
B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK	5
B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE	8
ITEM INFORMATION	8
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES	38
C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)	38
C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)	43
C.3 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)	43
C.4 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)	44
C.5 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026)	44
C.6 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)	45
C.7 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)	46
C.8 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)	55
C.9 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)	58
C.10 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)	60
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS	61
A) See attached document: DOL 2015-4945 REV31 51326.	61
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS	62
E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)	62
E.2 ADDENDUM to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.	63
E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)	66
E.4 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)	66
E.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)	70
E.6 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (October 2025)	71
E.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)	72

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C263 Joseph Bloomer

MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER

1 VETERANS DR

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55417

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X]

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[]

52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly	[]
b. Semi-Annually	[]
c. Other	[X] Monthly

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO

DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

Introduction:

There is an estimated one hundred-twenty (120) Backflow preventer/Reduced Pressure Zone Device (RPZ’s) throughout the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) campus. Testing will be in accordance with ASSE Standard 5110. Testing can begin September 1st and must be complete by October 31st of each year.

Scope of Work:

a. Contractor shall provide all tools, materials, parts, equipment and labor to inspect, test and repair backflow preventer/Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ’s) devices at the Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Health Care System (MVAHCS).

b. There is estimated 120 devices at this location. Total quantity may vary year to year depending on construction projects and any plumbing modifications. Contractor will only be paid for the number of RPZ’s inspected/tested. Contractor is guaranteed the price of inspecting and testing 100 RPZs

c. Two (2) of these RPZ’s are located outside of the facility in a pit. These devices will require two (2) technicians to perform the inspections and/or repairs.

d. Backflow Preventer/RPZ’s for Surgery and Operating Rooms can only be inspected on Wednesdays between 4:00 am and 8:00 am. All inspections and testing must be complete prior to 8:00 am.

e. Contractors Technicians must possess certifications for ASSE Standard 5110 (Testing of reduced pressure principal devices) and confined space training. One technician must be OSHA 30 certified and on site while inspecting and testing RPZ’s that are in outside pits.

f. Documentation will be provided to contractor with current known locations of RPZ’s on an Excel spreadsheet. A representative from engineering will be available to assist with locating these devices.

g. Contractor is required to:

1. Complete inspection form for each RPZ tested.

2. Fill out inspection Tag for each RPZ and attach to corresponding valve. Each shall include the following information: Business name, License Number, Pass/Fail and Date tested. If contractor fails to fill properly fill out the inspection tag, they will be required to return to the VA and fill out the tag(s) properly. This will be at the contractor’s expense.

3. Update Excel spreadsheet with test date, Pass/fail, and notes.

4. Identify any additional RPZ’s found or any RPZ’s that could not be located. Annotate any new RPZs on excel spreadsheet. Include Bldg and Room number, make, model and serial numbers.

All records of the test will be forwarded to the Facilities Engineering Department and the Plumbing/Steam Shop Supervisor.

h. Contractor will file the Backflow Preventer (RPZ) Test Report with City of Minneapolis, Regulatory Services, Minneapolis Development Review.

i. Testing shall begin September 1st and must be complete by October 31st of each year. Contractor shall submit an estimated schedule within 30 days of Notice to Proceed. The schedule shall show all dates, describe testing, and indicate time durations required.

Submittals:

· Provide RPZ testing certification for each technician.

· Provide OSHA 30 training certificate for at least one technician.

· Provide confined space training documentation for one technician.

References:

a. Fact Sheet: Backflow devices 2020 Minnesota plumbing code.

b. NFPA 99

Working hours:

Working hours will be between 6:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Surgery / OR must be tested on Wednesdays between 4:00 am and 8:00 am.

Observed Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day		Martin Luther King Birthday
Washington’s Birthday	Memorial Day
Juneteenth			Independence Day
Labor Day			Columbus Day
Veteran’s Day,		Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day, Parking/Storage:

Parking is available in parking lots 11, 43A and 43B for vehicles (automobiles and Pickup trucks). Larger vehicles, equipment, job site trailers or storage containers must utilize parking lot 43A only. Dropping off tools and materials at the loading dock is permitted but no parking is allowed in the loading dock area. Unattended vehicles parked in unauthorized locations will be ticketed by the MVAHCS Police

Security:

a. All potential employees must have official government form of identification before the award date of the contract. One must be a “Real ID” or ”Enhanced ID” Photo ID.

b. Contractor’s employees will utilize a temporary vendor’s security badge until a permanent security PIV badge can be issued. Temporary badge use will not exceed 30 calendar days.

c. The Contractor shall comply with Minneapolis VA security, access and badging requirements. Employees must provide fingerprints and be able to pass a background check so they can obtain Security access badge. Employees must complete web-based Rules of Behavior training.

d. All employees will need an individual email account. This email will be used to correspond with the security office to update and inform employees how to obtain their security badges. Fingerprint scheduling/appointments, background investigation tasks and Training Management System (TMS) required classes notifications will be sent to their email address throughout the process.

e. The following documents will be sent to contractor via email after contract is awarded.

· OF 306- Must be Typed. Handwritten will not be acceptable.

· Self Certification

· VA 10-2417

· Employee Fingerprint Resource Form

f. All employees need to be adjudicated prior to performing services at the MVAHCS. The Contractor shall submit all required security badging documents for each employee within 5 business days from the award date of contract. All documents must be legible. Additional employees will need to submit paper work and be adjudicated before they are allowed to perform services.

g. Contractor to check in with the COR or designated representative (Move Coordinator/Interior Design Coordinator) upon completion of weekly work hours to confirm or deny completion of tasks. Contractor to communicate with COR as needed for clarification or questions regarding tasks.

Additional Details:

Scheduling of rooms shall be coordinated with the Pipe Shop, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Nursing Staff, and the Contractor. This requirement shall be strictly enforced, and the Contractor shall plan their testing accordingly. If water service to these RPZ’s is interrupted without scheduling, patient care may be affected and cause injury to patients. The Contractor’s work crews shall only have access to the rooms and interstitials that have RPZ’s that require testing.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has set the maximum cost limitation for this IDIQ at $200,000.00 for the lifetime of this contract.

The guaranteed minimum value of this contract is set at $11,700.00.

Task orders will be placed at the beginning of each ordering period by the contracting officer in accordance with 52.216-18,52.216-19,52.216-22.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER

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POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): Wilkins 975XL 1" - Serial #3803442

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POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS…

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