J045--High Pressure Steam Piping Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 22, is soliciting bids for the High Pressure Steam Piping Replacement project at Building 200 of the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center in Los Angeles, California. This procurement is conducted as a Firm Fixed Price contract under FAR Part 13 procedures and is set aside entirely for small businesses, with the NAICS code 238220 classifying it as Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The scope of work involves removing and replacing the pressure-reducing valve station with new Armstrong GP-2000 carbon steel steam regulators, steam traps, piping, fittings, and a Quadax isolation valve, all installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and applicable codes, strictly prohibiting cast iron components. All new piping must be insulated with 1.5-inch thick fiber. The period of performance is 90 days, with work required to be performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, including after-hours work for the initial steam regulator changeover to minimize disruption to building operations. The contract emphasizes conformance to specifications, with inspection and acceptance governed by FAR 52.212-4, granting the government the right to reject nonconforming items and require correction at no additional cost. This is a price-based award with the lowest price being the sole evaluation factor, subject to pass/fail gates including responsibility, funding availability, and price reasonableness; significantly unbalanced option prices may result in rejection. Offerors must submit their proposals via email to the designated contracting officer using Enclosure 1, which includes vendor information with UEI, acknowledgments of solicitations amendments, representations and certifications required under FAR 52.212-3 and VAAR 852.219-75, and proof of specialized licensure from the California Contractors State License Board—specifically C-36, A, or C-4. Annual SAM registrations must be current, and subcontracting must comply with VA limitations requiring the prime to perform at least 50% of the cost of contract work. Contractors must carry minimum insurance coverage of $500,000 general liability and $100,000 employer’s liability, with no asbestos exclusions, and adhere to federal safety and compliance requirements including 41 U.S.C. Chapter 87 and 31 U