J047--Replace Degraded Piping in C-2099 583-25-518

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to replace damaged hot water supply and return lines in room C-2099A of the chaplain area at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The project requires replacing approximately 20 linear feet of piping, installing new valves, performing asbestos abatement, and insulating new hot water piping. Contractors must submit quotes by March 25, 2025, at 4:30 PM EDT via email, with a site visit scheduled for March 6, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The project involves complex technical specifications, including the use of glovebag asbestos abatement techniques, installation of Type K or L copper piping, and new gate valves and inline tees with ball valves. Contractors must also submit a Site-Specific Safety Plan within 10 days of award and provide weekly documentation including daily logs, waste reports, and a two-week look-ahead schedule.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), with strict limitations on subcontracting: no more than 50% of the contract value can be paid to non-certified firms. The project is classified under NAICS category 237110 for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with a Product Service Code of J047 for maintenance and repair of pipes and fittings. The period of performance is 45 days from the Notice to Proceed, with work to be completed during weekend hours from 6 AM to 5 PM. The project is part of a solicitation (36C25025Q0238) with an estimated value between $25,000 and $100,000, located at 1481 W 10th St in Indianapolis, IN 46202. Contractors must adhere to specific infection control requirements, including maintaining negative air pressure, using HEPA filtration, and implementing critical barriers during the construction activity.