Z1DA--619A4-23-106 Correct the Mechanical/Fixtures & Piping for Buildings 2, 4 & 4A - CAVHCS EAST Campus

Contract 36C24726C0064, awarded to Coburn Contractors, LLC on August 3, 2026, for $953,711.23, involves correcting mechanical fixtures and piping for Buildings 2, 4, and 4A at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System East Campus in Tuskegee, Alabama. The scope of work focuses on the installation of dual parallel piping for domestic water and fire protection systems, including the installation of backflow preventers and the use of Ames Series 2000SS Double Check Valve Assemblies. The project requires comprehensive firestopping, sealants, and plumbing integration, with specific attention to the removal and replacement of asbestos-containing black tar firestopping identified in the Building 2 attic. This project was a 100 percent set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220. Performance is governed by strict quality control and safety standards, requiring a Construction Quality Control plan and a Site Safety and Health Officer with OSHA 30-hour certification. The contract utilizes a best-value trade-off award basis, prioritizing past performance over price. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Tungsten Network and adherence to the limitations on subcontracting, which restrict payments to non-certified firms to 85 percent of the government-paid amount. All work must comply with various ASTM and ASME standards, and final acceptance is contingent upon on-site government inspections.