J041--SITE VISIT 1/27 @9AM. END 1/30 @9AM | UPDATED TO SB SET-ASIDE | OR MECH HW CW PUMP REPLACEMENT | EDA: 1/31/26 | 688-26-1-459-0011

This contract solicitation, identified by number 36C24526Q0165, pertains to a comprehensive survey of steam and hot water systems at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), specifically focusing on identifying any systems utilizing Bolt 307. The work encompasses the entire VAMC campus located at 50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC. The scope likely includes activities related to mechanical hot water and chilled water pump replacement, as suggested by the solicitation title referencing such equipment and the assigned NAICS code 561210, which covers facilities support services. The contractor is expected to conduct a detailed site survey during a scheduled site visit period from January 27 to January 30, 2026, with an estimated delivery date of January 31, 2026. This acquisition is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Administration’s total small business set-aside rules (FAR 19.5). The government point of contact overseeing the contract is John Ritter, the Contracting Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contract Office 5, with the primary place of performance at the DC VAMC facility. Contract specifics such as pricing, line items, contract type, and detailed evaluation factors are not provided in the available documentation. Likewise, technical specifications, exact deliverables, and detailed clauses covering inspection, acceptance, and contract administration remain unspecified. The solicitation references an amendment related to mechanical hot water and chilled water pump replacement but does not publicly include attachments or representations typically necessary for full proposal evaluation. Overall, this contract supports maintenance and operational enhancements of critical steam and hot water infrastructure to ensure the functioning and safety of medical center facilities while encouraging participation from qualified small businesses.