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

This pre-solicitation notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, seeks information from qualified small businesses for the annual testing and inspection of approximately 120 Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) backflow preventers at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 238220 and a size standard of $19 million in annual receipts, making eligibility strictly limited to small businesses registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). All potential offerors must monitor the official solicitation portal for the release of the formal solicitation package, as it will contain the complete technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions; no details beyond this notice are available until that time. Any amendments or updates will be published exclusively on the website, and it is the responsibility of offerors to ensure they have obtained all revisions. The contract will require performance at 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, with all work involving compliance with industry-standard backflow prevention procedures, though specific technical standards such as ASSE 1060 are not listed here. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 27, 2026, at 16:00 Mountain Time via the designated online portal; no phone inquiries will be accepted, and all questions must be directed in writing to Scott Jensen at [email hidden]. While the payment office and contracting office are located at 316 Robert Street N, Suite 506, Saint Paul, MN 55101, the formal contract type, estimated value, pricing structure, line item details, evaluation factors, or special requirements have not been disclosed and will be included in the upcoming solicitation. Offerors must be fully registered in SAM.gov to be considered for award, and no obligation exists on the part of the government to issue a solicitation or pay for proposal preparation costs based on this notice.