J045--SB Set Aside Base Year plus 4 Option Years Annual backflow testing and maintenance at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, 820 S Damen Ave, Chicago IL.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is soliciting quotes for annual backflow testing and maintenance services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The contract is structured with a base year and four option years, focusing on comprehensive testing and maintenance of up to 75 backflow preventers. Contractors must have a licensed Cross-Connection Control Device Inspector (CCCDI) and comply with VA construction safety and infection control policies. The government will evaluate quotes based on multiple factors including price, technical capability, prior experience, and veteran-owned small business status. Critical deadlines include January 8, 2025, for submitting questions and January 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST for quote submission.

The solicitation is a 100% set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 238220, with a size standard of $19 million for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors. Work will be performed at 820 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, with normal work hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday, though some after-hours work may be required. The contract includes emergency and non-emergency service calls at no additional charge, covering repairs, cleaning, valve replacements, and maintenance throughout the 12-month period following initial testing. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract encompasses comprehensive backflow prevention services for a critical VA medical facility. The contract's performance timeline spans one base year with the potential for four additional one-year option periods, providing stability and continuity of service for the medical center's critical infrastructure maintenance needs.