J045--Newington Water Heater Replacement - VACHS Plumbing

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration cancelled Solicitation 36C24126Q0443 for furnishing and installing two Patterson Kelley Compact Model PK08S/2.5E water heaters at the Newington VA Medical Center effective May 21, 2026, determining that the requirement no longer exists. No award will be made and submitted proposals will not be evaluated.

Prior to cancellation, the solicitation was set-aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 million size standard. Place of performance was 555 Willard Avenue, Newington, Connecticut 06111. The scope included furnishing, installation, labor, materials, equipment disposal, post-installation testing, certification, and a minimum two hours of manufacturer-specific training to VA plumbing and maintenance staff. The contract period ran May 15 through July 14, 2026, with 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The work addressed brown water and sediment contamination in Building 2W caused by pinhole leaks in existing equipment, affecting clinical services.

Quoters were required to attend a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on April 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and maintain a field service representative within 100 miles of the facility with factory-certified training on the specific equipment model. Questions were due April 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST to Shawn Lawrence. The original quotation deadline was May 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Award would have been made based on comparative evaluation of price, technical capability, and past performance. The scope included a two-year warranty on parts, labor, and workmanship, compliance with Service Contract Labor Standards, and adherence to VA security, infection prevention, and operational requirements.