J045--GI Plumbing/Sewer Pipe Upgrade/Replacement

This procurement is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238220, with a size standard of $19 million, for plumbing and sewer pipe replacement services at the Grand Island VA Medical Center in Nebraska. The requirement involves removing old cast iron sewer and waste lines and installing new 3-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch sewer lines in both north and south crawl spaces, with all work to be performed by certified plumbers holding journeyman-level experience or higher. The contract is to be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis, encompassing all labor, materials, overhead, profit, shipping, and associated costs, with payment made electronically via the System for Award Management in arrears after service completion and acceptance. The period of performance is August 1, 2026, through October 30, 2026, and the offeror must be verified as an active SDVOSB in the SBA certification database and maintain an active SAM registration. The solicitation is subject to FAR Subpart 12.6 and includes clauses covering commercial terms, contractor ethics, whistleblower protections, employment eligibility, labor standards, supply chain security, and prohibitions on ByteDance-covered applications, along with VA-specific clauses addressing limitations on subcontracting, electronic invoicing, and compliance with Executive Orders. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time via email to the Contracting Officer, formatted in .pdf or .docx, not exceeding 20 pages, using specified fonts, and without handwritten content. Price is the sole evaluation factor, with awards going to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible offeror who passes mandatory pass/fail gates including SDVOSB certification, journeyman plumber qualifications, and submission of required certifications such as VAAR 852.219-75. Compliance with safety standards including USACE EM 385-1-1, OSHA regulations, and NFPA codes is mandatory, along with adherence to federal records management, data rights, job site safety protocols, and subcontracting limitations under 13 CFR 125.6. Technical questions must be submitted by June 8, 2026, and a site visit is scheduled for that same day. All deliverables are the property of the U.S. Government with unlimited rights retained by the