Y1DA--NRM - CONST 632-26-109 Replace Campus Fire Hydrants Number 11, 22, 27, 36 and 42

This contract, identified by solicitation number 36C24226B0055, is a sealed bidding procurement under FAR Part 14 for the replacement of five fire hydrants—Numbers 11, 22, 27, 36, and 42—at the Northport VA Medical Center under Project No. 632-26-109. The work, categorized under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million size standard, is restricted exclusively to verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), who must be registered and certified in both the SBA’s Small Business Search and SAM.gov, with verification visible on VetCert through VetBiz. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 in Albany, NY, requires full compliance with VA and federal regulations, including the mandatory submission of completed Buy American Act Certification, VAAR 852.219-75 Subcontracting Compliance Certificate, proof of VETS 4212 reporting, and a NY Tax Exempt Form. Bids must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov by the deadline of August 4, 2026, using Standard Form 1442 with the offer section fully completed, and must remain valid for 120 calendar days after submission. The scope encompasses full replacement of fire hydrants with removable interiors, bronze threaded components, and 6-inch bottom connections, along with extensive underground construction including excavation, backfilling, grading, and soil disposal. All materials and equipment must be protected during transit and storage against damage, moisture, corrosion, and extreme temperatures, with painted surfaces covered in protective kraft paper or vinyl. Specific handling requirements apply to valves, plastic components, and manholes, and hazardous waste such as transite must be double-wrapped in 6-mil poly and labeled per OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations. Work must comply with NFPA 1963 for outlet threads, ASTM D2321 for plastic pipe bedding, AWWA installation standards, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 safety regulations, while adhering to New York State and Suffolk County codes. Contractors must provide a resource-loaded Network Analysis System schedule, delineating distinct activities for submittals, procurement, delivery, and installation, each