J046--Water Tower Maintenance and Inspection

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is soliciting quotes for comprehensive water tower maintenance and inspection services, including tank inspection and reporting, cathodic protection system maintenance, ladder safety device adjustments, roof patching, vent screen replacement, tank draining and cleaning, and aviation light bulb replacement. This Request for Quote (RFQ 36C25626Q0243) is classified under NAICS code 811310 and Product Service Code J046. The solicitation requires that the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prime contractor must perform at least 50% of the contract's cost with its own employees, with subcontractor experience being unacceptable for demonstrating qualifications. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, past performance, and price. Prospective bidders must submit all questions by January 7, 2026, with quotes due by January 14, 2026, at 7:00 AM Central Time. The primary point of contact is Contract Specialist William Shaver at William.Shaver@va.gov.

This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses with no identified incumbent contractors. The total contract value is $12.5 million, with a base period running from March 31, 2026, to March 30, 2027, followed by four optional one-year renewal periods. The services will be performed at the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks located at 12 West Sunbridge Drive, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements as specified in U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination 2015-4673 for Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, which mandates hourly rates ranging across various job classifications with benefits including health and welfare provisions and paid time off. The contract specialist managing this opportunity is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office in Ridgeland, Mississippi.