CTX Water Softener System Replacement

The Special Notice pertains to a solicitation amendment for the CTX Water Softener System Replacement project, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17. The contracting agency is based in San Antonio, Texas, and operates under the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 17. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors and PSC code 4610 for Water Purification Equipment. The original solicitation has been amended to address vendor inquiries and modify the submission timeline. The project involves replacing water softener systems at a Veterans Affairs facility, with the work classified as a construction or installation project requiring specialized plumbing and water treatment expertise.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide responses to vendor questions and extend the solicitation deadline from July 17, 2025, to July 21, 2025, at 13:00 EDT. The amendment addresses various technical and logistical questions from potential contractors, including clarifications about system mounting, hazardous materials handling, work hours, design requirements, and fire safety protocols. Key details revealed include that the project uses municipal water from the City of Temple, Texas, work will be performed during regular business hours, and no comprehensive hazardous material abatement is required. The opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, limiting participation to contractors who meet this specific eligibility requirement. The project does not involve a government-provided architectural or engineering design, indicating contractors will need to provide their own technical solutions for the water softener system replacement.