RFQ 36C25626Q0307 Hot Water Pumps Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is requesting quotes for the replacement of three hot water pumps at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The procurement requires contractors to remove and replace existing Allis-Chalmers hot water pumps with Patterson or equivalent split case HVAC pumps meeting specific technical specifications, including 1,650 gallons per minute flow capacity, 115 feet fluid head, 180°F temperature tolerance, and 85% efficiency. Key contractor requirements include registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and qualification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) on SBA.gov at the time of award. The government will evaluate proposals using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) approach, assessing technical compliance with the Statement of Work and pricing competitiveness. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Frank Sanders by 3:00 PM Central Standard Time on January 23, 2026, with delivery required within 30 days of order receipt.

This solicitation (RFQ 36C25626Q0307) is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with a size standard of $19 million under NAICS category 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). The procurement encompasses three hot water pump units along with three associated motors for replacement. The place of performance is Houston, Texas 77030, and contractors must demonstrate the ability to complete delivery within 30 days of receiving the order. While the RFQ document does not specify a current incumbent contractor, the reference to Allis-Chalmers as the existing equipment manufacturer and Patterson as the preferred replacement supplier provides market context. The specific budget allocation for this procurement was not disclosed in the solicitation notice.