J046--Backflow Prevention Testing and Repairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking contractors to provide backflow prevention testing and repair services at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center located at 5000 S 5th Ave, Hines, IL 60141. This procurement falls under Product Service Code J046 for maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of water purification and sewage treatment equipment, with NAICS code 221310 for water supply and irrigation systems. The services involve testing and repairing backflow prevention systems, which are critical safety devices that protect the potable water supply from contamination. The solicitation number is 36C25225Q0504, and interested vendors must submit their responses by July 11, 2025, at 10:00 Central Time. The contracting officer for this procurement is Robert Ruska, who can be contacted at Robert.Ruska@va.gov for any questions or clarifications regarding the requirements.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to Small Business Administration certified small businesses. The presolicitation notice was posted on June 30, 2025, and the initial response deadline is July 15, 2025, though the government file indicates a July 11, 2025 deadline at 10:00 Central Time for responses. The presolicitation notice will remain available in the archive for 60 days following the response date, providing sufficient time for small businesses to prepare their proposals. No incumbent contractors, specific award values, or budget ranges are identified in the available documentation. The procurement focuses on ongoing maintenance services for backflow prevention equipment, which suggests this may be a recurring service contract to ensure continuous compliance with water safety regulations at the VA medical facility.