J043--UTILITY AIR COMPPRESSOR Replacement and Installation -w/wd POP 4/20/2026 - 4/19/2027

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 22 in Mesa, Arizona, has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for the replacement and installation of a utility air compressor at the VA San Diego Healthcare System in San Diego, California. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C26226Q0431 and awarded number 36C26226P0703, was issued as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 333912 for Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing. The base period of performance runs from March 30, 2026, to March 29, 2027, with an optional extension of up to six months available under the contract. The total contract value for the primary item is $122,720.00, with additional miscellaneous labor and emergency services included but not quantified. Performance is FOB destination, and inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery site. The contract requires full compliance with the Statement of Work, which includes removal of the existing compressor, delivery, installation, start-up, commissioning, and adherence to all applicable safety codes including OSHA, NFPA 70E, and VA-specific regulations. The award was made using a best-value trade-off approach, not lowest price technically acceptable, emphasizing technical approach, relevant experience, past performance, and price reasonableness in a balanced evaluation. Offerors must submit extensive documentation including VA Form 10091, W-9, SAM registration verification, VAAR certifications, and proof of technician certifications in manufacturer training, California mechanical/electrical licensing, OSHA, electrical safety, asbestos handling, and fit testing. Contractors are subject to stringent supply chain compliance obligations, including mandatory disclosure within 72 hours of any use or suspected use of prohibited telecommunications or surveillance equipment under FAR 52.204-25, 52.204-28, and Section 889 of the NDAA FY2019, with detailed reporting requirements for product identifiers, manufacturers, and waiver requests. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network per VA EIPP requirements, and payment is via Electronic Funds Transfer. The Contracting Officer is Jessica Brooks, who serves as the primary point of contact, while no COTR or COR has been designated. Compliance with all FAR and VAAR clauses, including