J045--CTX Heating Hot Water System Leak Repairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 seeks heating hot water system leak repairs at its Central Texas facility, with proposals due July 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside. Amendment 0001, posted June 29, 2026, extended the deadline from June 29 and posted a Question and Answer document; offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment by the new deadline.

Place of performance is Temple, Texas (Central Texas VA Health Care System). The contract covers leak repairs in Buildings 202, 163, and 204, with up to 30 repairs anticipated in the base scope focused on Building 202; Buildings 163 and 204 are included only if all Building 202 repairs are completed. Work includes repairing leaking pipes, cleaning VAV coils and strainers, replacing failed valves, and unclogging lines. All copper pipe repairs must use soldered or brazed connections only; ProPress fittings are prohibited and must be replaced with soldered fittings within six linear feet in all directions of a repair location. ICRA Level 4 containment is required for all work areas. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. All contractors and subcontractors must obtain PIV badging and complete background checks per Government security requirements. A one-year warranty on labor and materials is required.

Period of performance is 120 days after Notice to Proceed, with base performance from July 14 through November 11, 2026, plus a six-month option to extend at rates effective at time of exercise. Estimated contract value is $19 million. Pricing is submitted as flat rates per line item for labor, materials, and unforeseen repair parts. Service Contract Labor Standards apply, with a minimum wage of $30 per hour for plumbers and pipefitters. The NAICS code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors); PSC is J045. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for June 17, 2026. The contract specialist is Abduel Sanford (abduel.sanford@va.gov, 254-922-1975).