Y1DA--437-23-165, Repair Water System to Prevent Legionella
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 3 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- 36C26326B0012
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Place of performance
- Fargo, North Dakota 58102, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is seeking qualified contractors to repair and upgrade the domestic water system at the Fargo VA Health Care System to prevent Legionella disease transmission. The procurement encompasses upgrading seven existing water monitoring stations with new controllers and BACnet-compliant direct digital control systems, installing approximately 175 thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) on existing plumbing fixtures, and replacing certain sinks and faucet fixtures with low-lead compliant materials across multiple facility buildings. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, and equipment in compliance with the International Plumbing Code, NFPA standards, ASHRAE 135 BACnet protocols, NSF 61 and NSF 372 certifications, and comprehensive OSHA safety requirements including infection control risk assessments. Evaluation will be based on a firm-fixed price sealed bid process, with bids due by 2:00 PM Central Time on April 7, 2026, and technical questions must be submitted by March 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT. An organized site visit is scheduled for March 13, 2026, at 12:30 PM, which is recommended for all prospective bidders to verify field conditions and coordinate work logistics.
This solicitation is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), requiring all bidders to be registered and certified in the Veterans Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at the time of bid submission to be deemed responsive. The estimated project value ranges between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, with a total performance period of 300 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, including pre-construction planning, construction and remediation, and final reporting. Key milestones include a pre-construction conference 10 days after award, Notice to Proceed at day 15, mobilization and submittal completion by day 60, construction start at day 60, construction completion at day 286, and contract closeout by day 315. Work is scheduled to occur from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM whenever possible to minimize disruption to the critical healthcare facility, with all domestic water shutdowns requiring three weeks' advance notification. The project is located at 2101 Elm Street, Fargo, North Dakota 58102, and the contractor must maintain a full-time Site Safety and Health Officer per shift, a project superintendent on-site at all times, and a Construction Quality Control System Manager throughout performance.
Notice text
THIS IS A TOTAL 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET-ASIDE. In accordance with Public Law 109-461 and VAAR 819.7003 (b), bidders must be registered and certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) as a SDVOSB. Only bids from verified SDVOSB’s at VetCert database at the time of bid submission shall be deemed responsive. All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and air-conditioning Contractors, with the applicable small business size standard of $19 million. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), the bidders must represent to the Contracting Officer that it is a small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Fargo Health Care System, Fargo, North Dakota is issuing this invitation for bid (IFB) in accordance with the procedures set forth in Part 14 and 36 of the Revolutionary Far Overhaul (RFO). Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a single, firm-fixed price contract for completion of the construction project. Details of all dates, events, and locations, including site visits and bid due dates, are available in the solicitation.
The contractor for this project shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to reduce or eliminate the risk of Legionella Disease (LD) by upgrading the Domestic Water Monitoring Systems across the Fargo VAHCS' facilities. This consists of 7 existing water monitoring stations, approximately 175 plumbing fixtures requiring Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs), and/or the replacement of existing sinks and faucet fixtures in accordance with the specifications, drawings, scope of work, and other contract documents.
The period of performance (PoP) for this work is three hundred (300) calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).
The IFB (solicitation), consisting of various bid documents, specifications, drawings, forms, etc. is available for download at System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunities https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. The Contract Opportunities website is the only official location to obtain solicitation information and documents. These documents will include complete details of the solicitation and project requirements. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted at the same location. Interested bidders are advised they are responsible for obtaining all bidding documents via Contract Opportunities, and for monitoring the Contract Opportunities website for any changes to this solicitation. A bidders list will not be maintained. Hard copies of any documents regarding this project will not be mailed or made available outside of this website.
All prospective bidders must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and must be registered and active in the SAM database (http://www.sam.gov). All prospective bidders must complete electronic online Representations and Certifications within SAM. The eventual awardee shall also have on file a current Department of Labor VETS4212 Federal Contractor Reporting filing at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 (if applicable).
All questions must be submitted in writing to the issuing Contract Specialist via email to kaleb.gleason@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be answered.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Y1DA--437-23-165, Repair Water System to Prevent Legionella Purchase Order: 437C60121 | Award Notice | |
| Y1DA--437-23-165, Repair Water System to Prevent Legionella Purchase Order: 437C60121 | Award Notice | |
| Y1DA--437-23-165, Repair Water System to Prevent Legionella Purchase Order: 437C60121 | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Y1DA--437-23-165, Repair Water System to Prevent Legionella | Pre-Solicitation |
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