J045--To install and repair G2 RO Systems, Water Softener and Carbon Tanks

The Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 17) is seeking sources to install and repair water treatment systems at the Boiler Plant located in Big Spring, Texas. The procurement involves comprehensive water system upgrades, including replacement of resin and gravel in three water softener tanks, installation of two new Reverse Osmosis (RO) units, replacement of water softener controllers, and installation of additional water treatment components. The current notice is a Sources Sought Notice, which means the agency is conducting market research to understand potential contractor capabilities before releasing a formal solicitation. Interested firms are required to respond directly to Contract Specialist Abduel J. Sanford via email, with the response serving as a preliminary assessment of market interest and contractor qualifications. While no formal evaluation criteria are specified in this pre-solicitation stage, the agency will use the responses to inform its acquisition strategy and determine the most appropriate procurement approach.

The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), with a targeted NAICS code of 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The period of performance is 30 days after contract award, with the potential for a base year and up to four option years. No specific award value or budget range is currently disclosed in the documentation. The scope of work requires contractors to perform monthly system checks, quarterly filter replacements, and provide startup and system verification training, with all work to be executed during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday). Contractors will need to comply with strict security and information privacy requirements, including mandatory cybersecurity and privacy training, obtaining VA access badges, and adhering to federal holiday restrictions.