J045--Backflow Preventer Testing - Tomah VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 seeks backflow preventer testing, repair, and registration services at Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin, with quotes due July 29 at 10:00 a.m. local time and questions due July 16 at noon. The procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, issued under FAR Part 12 as a firm fixed-price Request for Quote.

Place of performance is Tomah, Wisconsin. The Performance Work Statement requires annual testing and recertification of 34 backflow preventers, repair services not to exceed 30 hours per year per option period, and payment of Wisconsin-mandated registration fees per backflow preventer. Work must comply with federal regulations, VHA requirements, Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 382.41, and local codes. The contractor must maintain an established business with at least two Wisconsin-registered Cross Connection Control Testers on staff and coordinate scheduling with the Contracting Officer's Representative.

The contract runs from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods through October 31, 2031. NAICS code is 238220 with a $19 million size standard; PSC code is J045. Service labor standards apply under Wage Determination 2015-4929, Revision 31, with equivalent Federal wages at $27.31 per hour plus 30% fringe benefits for plumbers. Deliverables include field service reports, maintenance recommendations, and labor hour documentation. Evaluation factors are price, technical capability, and relevant experience, with price evaluation encompassing all base year and option period pricing. Contract administration is handled by the Great Lakes Acquisition Center; payment is processed through the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas via electronic funds transfer.