J043--Well Pressure Tank Replacement (607C60163)

This solicitation seeks qualified contractors to remove and replace the well pressure tank at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, a critical component of the facility’s emergency backup water supply system. The work requires full labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to deliver a new, undamaged, and installation-ready system compliant with A.S.M.E. Section VIII Division I design standards, constructed of SA515 GR70 carbon steel with Series 21 epoxy interior lining and N140 epoxy exterior coating. All work must adhere to OSHA, VHA, CDC, EPA, NFPA, FDA, and The Joint Commission safety and environmental regulations, including strict infection control protocols and proper disposal methods. The contract has a period of performance from August 1, 2026, to March 17, 2027, with key milestones requiring delivery within 22 weeks and installation within 45 days thereafter, all to be completed within 199 business days of award. Work is restricted to normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and all personnel must undergo VA-mandated badging, background checks, and fingerprinting in accordance with VA Handbooks 0710 and 0735, with strict prohibitions against unauthorized access to government property or office equipment. The solicitation is open to all business sizes under NAICS code 811310 with a $12.5 million size standard and no set-aside provisions. Offerors must submit quotes via email to Michele Coleman by 5:00 p.m. local time on July 23, 2026, not exceeding seven megabytes in size, including the solicitation number, UEI, EFT indicator, and responses to applicable representations and certifications. Proposals will be evaluated on technical capability or product quality, relevant experience, past performance, price, and potential SDVOSB/VOSB status, with award based on best value through a comparative process permitted under FAR 12.203(c)(2), allowing trade-offs between technical merit and cost. Contractors must submit electronic invoices via the Tungsten Network Portal by the 10th of the month following performance, and all payments will be made via EFT in compliance with the Prompt Payment Act. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses, including 52.212-4 for commercial services,