J047--GI UGS Repairs (VA-26-00010144)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 23, is soliciting quotes for complete replacement and restoration of an underground lawn irrigation sprinkler system at the Grand Island VA Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska. The work involves replacing a damaged sprinkler system in approximately a 60' x 115' area with current model equipment from approved manufacturers (Rainbird, Hunter, Toro, or Orbit) that provides 100% head-to-head coverage, includes both rotary and fan-type sprinkler heads, new valve box and controller, complete system drawings, and full component testing with at least one year parts warranty. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission and comply with prevailing wage requirements under Wage Determination 2015-5771, which applies to this procurement. The evaluation criteria emphasize contractor responsibility and compliance with safety, infection control, and utility damage prevention requirements. Key deadlines include February 19, 2026 for submission of technical questions and February 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time for quote submission via email to Contract Specialist Amanda Patterson-Elliott.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures using NAICS code 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems). No incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation materials. The estimated contract value is $41 million with a firm fixed price contract anticipated for award to one responsible contractor. The period of performance runs from March 15, 2026 through September 15, 2026, with an estimated 45 working days allowed for completion of all work. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Building 8 of the medical center located at 2201 N Broadwell Avenue, Grand Island, Nebraska 68803.