J045--Jackson Lift Station Repair

The contract pertains to the repair of Pump #1 at the West Lift Station, VA Jackson Regional Office, with a focus on plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work to remove, repair or replace components with OEM-equivalent parts, reinstall the system, and conduct operational testing in compliance with OSHA, VA safety protocols, the National Electrical Code, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Performance is triggered upon order receipt and must be completed within five days ARO, with delivery and acceptance occurring at the destination site in Jackson, Mississippi under FOB Destination terms, meaning risk transfers to the government upon delivery. This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement, where price is the most significant factor, with technical approach and past performance being collectively less important; the lowest-priced offer that meets minimum acceptability standards will be awarded. The estimated contract value is $19 million, though no detailed line-item pricing is provided. The contract mandates strict compliance with several FAR and VAAR clauses, including the newly inserted 52.222-90 clause prohibiting racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion activities in all program participation, hiring, promotions, vendor agreements, and resource allocation. Contractors must report any known or reasonably knowable subcontractor violations of this clause and may face contract cancellation, termination, suspension, or debarment for noncompliance. Subcontractors must incorporate the same DEI clause, regardless of tier or product/service type, unless performance occurs outside the United States. The contract is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requiring offerors to certify their status in SAM.gov and comply with VAAR 852.219-75 limitations on subcontracting, which restrict payments to non-SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors at 50% for services and construction categories. Additionally, contractors must adhere to security prohibitions under 52.240-91 regarding prohibited telecommunications and software, with mandatory disclosure of non-compliant items within 72 hours. Invoicing is electronic through the VA’s Tungsten (OB10) or X12 EDI systems only, with payments administered by the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas, and no physical remittance address is provided. The contractor must also ensure compliance with all representations regarding UEI, size status, and non-use of prohibited equipment, and failure to meet any of these requirements can result in dis