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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on October 7, 2024. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

J045--NEW: Bonham Water Softener System Replacement | FY25 | 549 CANCELED

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36C25725Q0006Federal

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This contract involves a solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically through the Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, Texas. The initial solicitation, numbered 36C25725Q0006, was posted on October 7, 2024, with a response deadline set for the same day at 8:00 PM. The project was intended to be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238220, focusing on water softener system replacement at the Bonham location. However, the solicitation has been canceled in its entirety because the agency had already solicited the same requirement under a different solicitation number, 36C25724B0018, for replacing burners and controls. The cancellation notice was issued by Contracting Officer Sherine Brooks, indicating that no further action is needed from potential bidders. The contract was managed by a Contract Specialist named Brandy Riha, and interested parties can find additional information through the provided link on SAM.gov.

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238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

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See Statement of Work, TX

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SDVOSBC

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36C25725Q0006 Bonham Water Softener System Replacement

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36C25725Q0006 - Bonham Water Softener System Replacement

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36C25725Q0006 - Bonham Water Softener System Replacement

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36C25725Q0006 - Bonham Water Softener System Replacement Amendment 0001

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Steam Systems Design Manual - Volume 1 (May 1, 2024)

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VA Steam Systems Design Manual - Vol 1 (May 2024)

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Wage Determination No. 2015-5273 Rev 27

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Contacts1 person available
OfficeARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA
Office AddressARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA
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Brandy RIhaContract Specialist

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable) CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY 2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER CODE 6. ISSUED BY 8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER 9B. DATED PAGE OF PAGES 10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER 10B. DATED BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE FACILITY CODE CODE Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers E. IMPORTANT: is extended, (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended. 12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (REV. 11/2016) is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A. 15C. DATE SIGNED B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b). RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified. C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF: D. OTHER Contractor 16C. DATE SIGNED 14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect. 15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.) (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) (If required) (SEE ITEM 11) (SEE ITEM 13) (X) CHECK ONE 13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14. 11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)
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36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17
5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240
36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17
5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240 To all Offerors/Bidders




36C25725Q0006 10-03-2024

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The agency has already solicited for this requirement via 36C25724B0018 | Replace Burners and Controls, therefore 36C25725Q0006 - Bonham Water Softener System Replacement is hereby canceled in its entirety.
Sherine Brooks Contracting Officer


Page 2 of 2 The agency has already solicited for this requirement via 36C25724B0018 | Replace Burners and Controls, therefore 36C25725Q0006 - Bonham Water Softener System Replacement is hereby canceled in its entirety.

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