J045--Backflow prevention and eyewash

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 is soliciting quotes for comprehensive backflow prevention device inspections and eyewash/shower system testing and maintenance services at the Edward P. Boland VAMC in Leeds, Massachusetts. This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to perform semi-annual testing of 52 backflow prevention devices and annual testing of 23 eyewash/shower systems, with all work to be conducted by certified technicians in accordance with VA, OSHA, EPA, and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection standards. The solicitation requires detailed reporting including location-specific documentation, device serial numbers, and test results, with all services to be performed between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday with 7 calendar days advance coordination. Evaluation will be based on price and technical capabilities, and interested vendors must submit their quotes by August 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. This procurement is structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under NAICS code 541380 with no separate written solicitation document to be issued.

This opportunity is set-aside exclusively for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million under the Testing Laboratories and Services classification. The contract structure includes a base period from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026, with four potential option years, and incorporates a $5,000 repair line item to address potential device failures during the contract performance period. The work will be performed at the Edward P. Boland VAMC facility located at 421 N Main St, Leeds, MA 01053, requiring the contractor to maintain and service a total of 75 critical safety systems across the medical center. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the solicitation materials, and no specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed by the government. The solicitation falls under the PSC category J045 for maintenance, repair, and rebuild of plumbing, heating, and waste disposal equipment.