Big Spring Backflow Preventer Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 seeks annual testing, inspection, certification, and repair services for 27 backflow preventer assemblies at its West Texas VA Health Care System facility in Big Spring, Texas, with proposals due June 18, 2026. The procurement is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

Place of performance is Big Spring, TX 79720. The requirement covers 19 domestic water backflow preventers to be tested by a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Licensed Tester and 8 fire suppression backflow preventers to be tested by a State of Texas Licensed Fire Protection Company. Services must comply with current NFPA codes, standards, and TCEQ regulations. All 27 assemblies require TCEQ Form 20700 certification submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative and the City of Big Spring online. One annual visit will be required, which may take multiple days, and all return visits must be included in flat annual contract pricing. The contractor must provide a TCEQ-certified technician to perform repairs; the VA will supply all repair kits and parts. A detailed work plan must be submitted to the COR within 30 days of contract award. Contractors must sign in with Police Services and wear visitor badges. The contract covers a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods.

The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors; PSC is J045. Service Contract Act wage determination 2015-5269 Rev. 31 applies. Offerors must submit flat-rate pricing per line item, a three-page maximum capability statement, copies of applicable permits and licenses, and references for up to three similar contracts from the past five years. Award will use comparative analysis (best value) evaluation considering technical capability, past performance, and price. Contractors must comply with limitations on subcontracting, submitting a signed VAAR 852.219-75 certification stating no more than 50% of payments will go to non-certified SDVOSB/VOSB firms. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for May 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT; technical questions were due June 1, 2026. Amendment 0002, issued June 10, 2026, clarified that the site visit is recommended but not mandatory and does not affect offer eligibility.