Y1DA--Bulk Salt Brine Pumping System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 36C24226R0027 for the design, furnishing, and installation of a Bulk Salt Brine Pumping System at the East Orange VA Medical Center in New Jersey. This procurement is expressly set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and falls under NAICS code 236220, covering commercial and institutional building construction. The contract’s estimated value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000. The scope of work includes architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical construction activities required to provide a fully operational salt brine pumping system, with a required completion within 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The effort requires the contractor to comply with all local and state licensing and permitting requirements for New Jersey, and to meet applicable federal quality and regulatory standards, including provisions outlined in 38 CFR Part 74, VAAR 819.70, and FAR 36.213-2. The solicitation is scheduled for release around December 5, 2025, with a mandatory site walkthrough planned approximately one week after posting. Proposal submission deadlines are tentatively set for January 6, 2026. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and certified through the SBA’s veterans certification portal to validate SDVOSBC status. The contract will incorporate requirements such as Buy American compliance, limitations on subcontracting, and certifications of compliance as referenced in VA and federal acquisition regulations. Work will be performed onsite at the East Orange VAMC, with government inspection and acceptance implied to occur at the place of performance. The contracting office managing the solicitation is located in Albany, NY, with Nicholas Muro serving as Contract Specialist and Dayna Dickson-Miller as Contracting Officer. While detailed evaluation criteria, pricing structure, and full contractual clauses are not yet publicly available, the procurement emphasizes adherence to federal small business contracting policies and thorough execution in accordance with provided technical specifications and standards.