J043-- Well Pressure Tank Replacement at the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital, Madison WI

The contract seeks the replacement of a well pressure tank at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, under solicitation number 36C25226Q0501, with proposals due by July 23, 2026. The work requires the removal of the existing tank and installation of a new unit meeting or exceeding operational capacity, using SA515 GR70 carbon steel with Series 21 epoxy interior lining and N140 epoxy exterior coating, in strict compliance with VA Master Specifications 33-11-13, ASME Section VIII Division I, OSHA, and VHA safety standards. The contractor must perform system chlorination, submit two water samples to the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, and provide full documentation for inspection and final acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative at the hospital’s Building 172. The contract is firm-fixed-price, and award will follow a best-value trade-off approach, evaluating technical capability, relevant experience, past performance, and price—not on a lowest-price technically acceptable basis. Performance is scheduled from August 1, 2026, to March 17, 2027, with delivery and installation required within 199 business days after award. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, and must adhere to stringent security, personnel, and operational requirements. All personnel must undergo background checks, possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier, be legally authorized to work in the U.S., have no felony or assaultive misdemeanor convictions, be proficient in English, wear government-issued identification, and comply with VA-specific rules on clothing, building access, and confidentiality. Personal identification verification (PIV) cards will be issued for access, and contractors are liable for lost keys, unauthorized photography, and improper handling of government property. Subcontractors must be bound by identical terms, and all contract clauses—including those on whistleblower rights, paid sick leave, minimum wages, Buy American, sustainable products, and protection of government assets—are incorporated with deviations noted. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through Tungsten Network by the 10th of the month following service, and payment will be processed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center. The solicitation is not set aside for any specific socioeconomic category but includes evaluations for service-disabled and veteran-owned small businesses. No line-item pricing data is provided, but pricing must be submitted as firm-fixed-price amounts with detailed