J046--Plumbing Flushing Services - LLVAHCS

The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C26226Q0499, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside award for Plumbing Flushing Services at the Loma Linda VA Healthcare System in Loma Linda, California, with the contracting office located in Gilbert, Arizona. The base period of performance runs from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with an optional six-month extension available under FAR 52.217-8, potentially increasing the total contract value from an estimated $312,000 to $468,000. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 238220 and structured as a commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12, with the award to be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, where price is the sole evaluation factor carrying 100% weight. Technical acceptability is based solely on compliance with commercial item standards and offeror responsibility, with no trade-offs permitted between cost and quality. Contract performance is governed by a suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses, including 52.212-4 for commercial services terms, 52.204-13 with deviation for SAM maintenance, 52.209-6 for subcontractor exclusions, and 52.240-91 for security prohibitions. Additional key requirements include adherence to Special Standards of Responsibility (SP1–SP4), mandating at least two years of specialized plumbing experience, current OSHA-30 certification for all personnel, an active business license, and full disclosure of subcontractors. Subcontracting is strictly limited—for services contracts, no more than 50% of the total value may be awarded to non-certified SDVOSBs. Payment is exclusively through VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System (EIPPS), with no acceptance of faxed, emailed, or scanned invoices. The contracting officer and point of contact are with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, and all offerors must be certified SDVOSBs in the SBA database, submit proposals in two separate electronic files via email, and maintain active SAM and Customer Engagement Portal registrations. No packaging, marking, or delivery terms beyond the