Commercial Plumbing Services for the VA Pacific Islands Health Care Systems IAW the Statement of Work.

This sources sought announcement seeks input from potential vendors to inform the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ procurement strategy for commercial plumbing installation and repair services at the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Government is not issuing a solicitation or obligating funds at this time and will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in submitting information. Responses are required by April 3, 2026, and must include a capabilities statement on company letterhead detailing the firm’s ability to perform emergency and planned plumbing services, including domestic water, sanitary sewer, fixture, valve, and pump repair or replacement, as well as leak detection and drain cleaning. A critical requirement is the ability to respond to emergency service requests within two hours of notification, with work performed on both routine and unpredictable, multi-day projects. Offerors must submit their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), socio-economic status classification under NAICS 238220, experience in healthcare or similar environments, Hawaii-based personnel or supplier presence, typical response times, and GSA/FSS number. Subcontracting intentions are strongly scrutinized to prevent pass-through arrangements, and vendors are requested to recommend the most effective contract structure—such as Firm-Fixed-Price standalone or Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)—to handle variable workloads and emergency response demands. The Government will use responses to determine whether the requirement can be set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB) under the Rule of Two. All respondents must be registered in SAM and maintain an active Online Representations and Certifications Application. Technical acceptability requires a valid State of Hawaii Journeyman Plumber license, and only firms capable of providing this documented proof will be considered. Evaluation will be on a trade-off basis, prioritizing best value over lowest price, with factors including technical capability, past performance, and pricing accuracy. Contractors must comply with VA-specific safety and infection control protocols including ICRA, LOTO, and VA-specific personnel vetting requirements. All work must be performed in Hawaii, with no new construction or major renovations permitted. Invoicing will be electronic through the VA’s EIPPS system via Tungsten Network, and payment will be administered through the VA Financial Services Center. The total estimated funding for the base year and four optional years is $130,000 per year, with anticipated services including routine work hours and emergency callouts. Vendors must also demonstrate