561A4-26-509 | Repair Steam line and Condensate System building 53

This firm-fixed-price contract, solicited under number 36C24226R0083, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for the repair and full replacement of the steam condensate system at Building 53 of the VA Health Care System in Lyons, New Jersey. The scope includes demolition and removal of the existing steam condensate tank, pump, and controls, along with the installation of a new tank, pump, control panel, 8-inch steam pressure-reducing valve, 8-inch steam strainer, and associated 8-inch Schedule 40 black steel piping with all necessary valves, gaskets, and appurtenances. All materials must comply with manufacturer specifications, explicitly prohibiting the use of 307A bolts, and the work must adhere to applicable federal, state, and local codes as well as the Buy American Act, with materials required to meet domestic content thresholds. The contract is governed under NAICS code 236220, and offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and CAGE code, and self-certify their SDVOSB status to be eligible for award. The solicitation emphasizes a trade-off evaluation process—not LPTA—with technical merit as the most important factor, followed by product description, past performance, and price. The government will select the offeror providing the best value based on a holistic assessment of non-price and price factors. Performance is required to begin one calendar day after receipt of the Notice to Proceed and must be completed within 30 calendar days. All work occurs on-site at the VA facility in Lyons, NJ, with government inspection and acceptance performed at the location. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network, and payments will be processed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contracting Activity in Albany, NY. The contract includes unique special requirements such as mandatory use of the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform, strict limitations on subcontracting (not exceeding 85% for general contractors), enhanced personnel vetting under VAAR 852.204-72, and cybersecurity obligations under FAR 52.240-93 and 52.240-91, which prohibit the use of covered telecommunications equipment or transactions with sanctioned countries. All proposals must be submitted via email by May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST