J045--Annual RPZ Backflow Preventer Testing - MPLS Annual test/inspection of approximately one hundred-twenty (120) Reduced Pressure Zone Device (RPZ's)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, is preparing to procure annual testing and inspection services for approximately 120 Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) backflow preventer devices at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This procurement falls under NAICS code 238220, which covers Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19 million. This notice serves as a Pre-Solicitation announcement, inviting potential offerors to monitor the specified site for the release of the full solicitation package and any amendments, which will only be available there. All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for consideration, and inquiries must be submitted in writing to the designated Contracting Specialist by the stated deadlines. The solicitation is planned as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines and carries the solicitation number 36C26326Q0732, with responses due by May 27, 2026. The Government emphasizes that issuing this notice does not guarantee contract award or compensation for proposal preparation. The point of contact for this procurement is Scott Jensen, reachable via email or phone, who will manage all communications regarding the solicitation. This contract aims to ensure compliance and safety through the annual testing of vital backflow prevention equipment at the Minneapolis facility.