J045--Backflow Preventer | 36C24426Q0005 | Erie VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking quotes for Backflow Preventer Services at the Erie VA Medical Center through Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C24426Q0005. The procurement involves cleaning, testing, and certifying backflow preventers in accordance with EPA, ASSE, and NFPA regulatory standards, with contractors required to maintain licensure with Erie Water Works. Key requirements include registering backflow tests with Erie Water Works, performing comprehensive testing and maintenance on up to 59 devices, documenting any device failures, and potentially rebuilding two primary backflow preventers every five years. The evaluation will be conducted using commercial item procurement procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6 and Part 13, though specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation. Critical deadlines include November 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time for question submission to Contract Specialist Keri Lewis at keri.lewis2@va.gov, and November 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time for quote submission.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a business size standard of $19.0 million. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price service with a base year running from December 14, 2025, to December 13, 2026, followed by four optional one-year renewal periods extending through December 13, 2030, providing up to five years of service. The exact contract value is not specified in the solicitation documents, though the specific scope covers approximately 59-62 backflow preventers across multiple buildings and mechanical spaces. Performance will take place at the Erie VA Medical Center located at 135 East 38th Street in Erie, Pennsylvania, with all quotes to be submitted electronically to keri.lewis2@va.gov. No information regarding incumbent contractors or award values has been disclosed in the available solicitation materials.