36C25226Q0689 UPDATED! ! J045--ONE TIME BUY - COMP - Fire Pump Packing Repair - One time repair: RESPONSES DUE BY 9/16/26 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME. . 537-26-3-6111-0993

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 seeks a one-time repacking service on a Peerless 5AEF11G 1000 GPM fire pump at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, with responses due September 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The procurement is a total small business set-aside.

Place of performance is Chicago, Illinois. The contractor must remove existing packing, inspect the stuffing box and gland for wear, clean the stuffing box thoroughly, repack using like or approved materials, visually inspect the unit, and manually rotate the shaft to verify free rotation. Work must occur during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time) unless modified in writing by the Contracting Officer Representative; noisy or disruptive work must occur between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The contractor must commence work within 14 calendar days of award and complete all work within 14 calendar days of commencement. The contractor supplies all labor, tools, materials, and travel. Services must comply with NFPA 99, OSHA, Joint Commission, VA, UL, NEC, and state and local regulations. The contractor must be qualified per NFPA 72 for fire pump and fire prevention system work. The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a $19 million size standard. Prevailing wage for Plumber, Maintenance positions is $46.35 per hour under the Service Contract Labor Standards. Evaluation factors include price (firm-fixed), technical capability, and relevant experience, with preference given to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses when all other factors are equal. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary.