Spokane VA 5 Yr Backflow Testing RFQ

Solicitation 36C26026Q0895 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20, for the annual inspection, testing, and certification of 100 backflow preventers and cross-connection devices at the Spokane VA Medical Center in Washington. The scope includes providing repairs for up to 20 devices if deficiencies are identified during testing. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside for small disadvantaged business concerns, with an estimated contract value of 19 million dollars. The period of performance spans five years from September 2, 2026, to September 1, 2031, consisting of a base year and four subsequent option years. Award will be determined through a trade-off process based on technical capability, past performance, and price, prioritizing the best overall value to the government. Proposals must be submitted in four parts, including an executed quote, price, technical, and past performance volumes, via email to the designated contract specialist. The contractor is required to adhere to various regulatory standards, including NFPA, ASSE, and OSHA, and must utilize the Tungsten e-Invoice Network for electronic payment requests. Performance is subject to federal acquisition regulations, including specific prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and software from certain foreign entities.