Y1DA--561A4-26-510 - Replace Steam line from Manhole # 9 to Vault

The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C24226R0106, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 236220 for the replacement of steam and condensate lines from Manhole #9 to Vault at the Lyons Veterans Affairs Medical Center in New Jersey. The work involves full system replacement due to visible steam leakage as detailed in Drawing C-105, including excavation, installation of new piping, non-destructive x-ray testing of all welds, restoration of calcium silicate insulation and metal shielding, re-labeling of components, and complete restoration of disturbed sidewalks and surfaces. The contract is awarded on a trade-off basis under FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), where the Government will select the most advantageous proposal considering technical merit, past performance, and price—not necessarily the lowest bid. Technical evaluation prioritizes experience in healthcare settings and the qualifications of the project supervisor, with performance subject to daily monitoring by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The period of performance is estimated at 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with all work to be performed on-site at the facility behind Building #6. The contract incorporates multiple federal acquisition regulation clauses including 52.219-28 on postaward small business representation, 52.204-7 regarding SAM registration, 52.228-1 on bonding, and 52.215-21 with Alternate IV for cost or pricing data requirements. Special requirements from VAAR include clause 852.209-70 on order of precedence, 852.204-70 and 852.204-71 on personnel identity verification and information systems security, and 852.219-75 on limitations on subcontracting. Contractors must comply with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding information systems, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment including Huawei and ZTE under Section 889 of the NDAA, and adherence to VA Directive 0710 for personnel suitability, requiring background checks and PIV card issuance. All offers must be submitted by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on August 28, 2026, to the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 in Bronx, New York