J045--Replace Domestic Hot Water Skid

This contract, identified by solicitation number 36C25726Q0544, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 238220, awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, Texas. The procurement seeks the replacement of three existing domestic hot water skids with new units compliant with specific technical parameters, including a plate-and-frame design rated at 3,000 MBTUH and 75 GPM flow, alongside the replacement of two booster and two return pumps, all to be fully integrated into the existing DDC BACnet control system. The work is to be performed at the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, within 180 calendar days of award, with the possibility of a six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, tools, and transportation, submit pre-work submittals and safety documentation, and deliver a one-year maintenance plan following commissioning. All deliverables become property of the U.S. Government, and strict prohibitions apply against access to patient health information, VA computer systems, and unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data. The contract mandates strict compliance with VA and federal regulations, including VAAR and FAR clauses covering whistleblower rights, conflicts of interest, labor standards, anti-trafficking, wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, and employment equity for veterans and individuals with disabilities, many of which carry deviations. Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs verified through the SBA’s database and must submit a signed certification of compliance with subcontracting limits per VAAR 852.219-75. Contractors are required to obtain VA contractor badges via a SAC background check, provide proof of a recent TB test, and comply with infection control and life safety standards specific to the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. Daily reporting to the hospital’s maintenance shop is required, and all invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network in accordance with VAAR 852.232-72. Proposals must be complete, include a capability statement, past performance references, certified personnel credentials, and properly completed Standard Form 1449, with pricing held firm for 60 days. Evaluation will use a competitive best value approach based on technical capability, price reasonableness