Nathan Langone

S208--West Haven Grounds and Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1, is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance, snow and ice removal, and storm drain cleaning services at the West Haven VA Medical Center in Connecticut. This total small business set-aside under NAICS 561730 includes a base year and four option years, with a total duration not to exceed five years. The scope of work requires 24/7 availability for snow and ice events, with a mandatory response time of one hour and the requirement for a field service representative located within 200 miles of the campus. Key services include mowing 30 acres of improved grounds, fall leaf removal, bi-annual storm drain cleaning for both West Haven and Newington campuses, and specialized snow removal for parking garages. Fertilization, pest control, and soil aeration are expressly excluded from the contract. Award will be granted to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Technical acceptability is based on the capability to perform all services, equipment inventory, and personnel qualifications, while past performance is evaluated on a go/no-go basis requiring at least three references from the last five years. Proposals must be submitted in two volumes, consisting of a technical capability statement and a completed CLIN pricing schedule, by October 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Performance is monitored via specific acceptable quality levels based on customer complaints, and the contractor must adhere to Service Contract Labor Standards for the West Haven and Newington areas.

Department Of Veterans AffairsVAMC West Haven, West Haven, CT, 06516, USA

NAICS

561730

Landscaping Services

PSC

S208

Utilities and Housekeeping Services

Posted Oct 20, 2026

SBA36C24127Q0004

7d left

Federal1

J041--Walkin Freezer Repair

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1, is soliciting quotes for a firm-fixed price contract to repair Freezer 10 at the West Haven VA Medical Center in Connecticut. This project is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and falls under NAICS code 811310. The scope of work includes providing all labor, materials, and equipment to replace piping, cabling, and associated components to restore proper operating temperatures for Nutrition and Food Services. Key requirements include a mandatory pre-bid site visit on October 14, 2026, and a three-day temperature trending period following the repair to validate performance. To be eligible for award, contractors must be verified in the SBA VetCert database and maintain a field service representative within 200 miles of the facility. Personnel must hold OSHA 10-hour construction certifications, with the site competent person holding an OSHA 30-hour certification. The selected contractor must provide a minimum two-year warranty on all parts and labor and submit a final documentation report within 10 business days of completion. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, requiring a technical capability statement, an itemized price schedule, and proof of site visit attendance. Quotes are due by October 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

Department Of Veterans AffairsVAMC West Have, West Haven, CT, 06516, USA

NAICS

811310

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

PSC

J041

Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

Posted Oct 7, 2026

SDVOSBC36C24127Q0010

Closed

Federal4

J045--Replace B1 and B2 Condensate Pumps Date Change

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to replace condensate pumps and associated piping in Building 1, Mechanical Room SG182, and Building 2, Mechanical Room G139, at the West Haven VA Medical Center in Connecticut. This procurement, issued as a Request for Quotation under solicitation number 36C24126Q0605, is a total set-aside for SDVOSBs and falls under NAICS code 238220 with a size standard of $19.0 million. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and verified in the VA’s VIP database at the time of submission and award. The scope includes removing existing pump skids and deteriorated piping, installing two new condensate pump skids with VFD controls, BAS tie-ins, insulation, labeling, and associated electrical service in both buildings, as well as returning existing VFDs from Building 2. Work must be performed in confined spaces requiring specialized procedures, coordinated steam outages, and mobilization only during weekend hours from Friday 5:00 p.m. to Sunday 5:00 p.m., with no work permitted on federal holidays unless an emergency is declared. All personnel must hold OSHA 10-hour certifications, with the site competent person requiring OSHA 30-hour certification, and adherence to VA construction standards, NFPA codes, and federal and state regulations is mandatory. Quotes must be submitted via email to Nathan.Langone@va.gov, Mauricio.Diaz@va.gov, and Tnauri.Woodbridge@va.gov by the revised deadline of July 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and must include a signed and dated response with the solicitation number, unique entity identifier, complete pricing details, and a certification on limitations on subcontracting. Evaluation will be based on technical/quality approach—particularly regarding personnel qualifications, confined space work, compliance with VA directives, and coordination with VA staff—past performance risk assessment, and price, with award going to the quote offering the best benefit to the government, not necessarily the lowest price. Required deliverables include a work plan coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative, startup and acceptance testing, operations and maintenance training for VA personnel, a final documentation report with test results, photos, and a one-line diagram within 10 business days of completion, and copies of

Department Of Veterans AffairsVAMC West Haven, West Haven, CT, 06516, USA

NAICS

238220

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

PSC

J045

Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

Posted Jul 21, 2026

SDVOSBC36C24126Q0605

Closed

Federal2

J045--Newington Boiler Plant Steam Header Valves Extension

The VA Connecticut Healthcare System is soliciting bids for corrective work on the boiler plant steam header valves at its Newington Campus, issuing this as a combined synopsis and solicitation under solicitation number 36C24126Q0475. The requirement is strictly set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238220, with a small business size standard of $19 million in annual revenue. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis for the replacement and installation of steam header valves, associated hardware, insulation, flow indicators, and labeling to ensure compliance with VA Directive 1810, ASME boiler and pressure vessel codes, and the National Board Inspection Code. All work must be completed within 45 days of contract award, with performance occurring exclusively at 555 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT, and requires a mandatory pre-bid site visit scheduled for May 13, 2026. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, safety measures, and daily cleanup, including strict adherence to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), confined space entry procedures, and VA safety policies, with all welders holding R-stamp certification and personnel possessing minimum OSHA 10-hour training. Submission of quotes must be made electronically by May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST to Nathan.Langone@va.gov, and must include a completed Price Schedule, a Past Performance Worksheet listing up to three comparable projects, and the required representations and certifications under FAR 52.212-3. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and VISTA, and any proposed subcontractors must be disclosed with their scope of work. Evaluation will be based on price, past performance, and technical capability, with an emphasis on demonstrated experience in industrial steam boiler repairs for VA facilities, timely responsiveness, and qualification of staff. The contractor is required to submit detailed project and safety plans, weld procedures, certifications, inspection reports with photographs, material certifications, and waste manifests for approval prior to work commencement. All deliverables, documentation, and data created under the contract are government property, subject to NARA records management rules, Privacy Act, and Freedom of Information Act restrictions, prohibiting unauthorized retention, use, or dissemination. The government reserves the right to reject personnel or suspend work if credentials are insufficient or if there is non-com

Department Of Veterans AffairsVAMC Newington, Newington, CT, 06516, USA

NAICS

238220

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

PSC

J045

Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

Posted May 20, 2026

SDVOSBC36C24126Q0475

Closed

Federal2

J045--West Haven Backflow Repairs - VACHS Plumbing

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to perform emergency repairs on a fire service backflow device located at the West Haven VA Medical Center in West Haven, Connecticut. This requirement is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Subpart 12.6 using Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 36C24126Q0422, with a firm-fixed price contract structure and a NAICS code of 238220, which carries a $19 million small business size standard. The scope of work involves replacing a failed relief port on an 8-inch Type RPBP backflow prevention device, performing necessary lubrication and repacking, tagging components, conducting certified backflow testing by a Connecticut Department of Health-certified tester, and ensuring full system acceptance with Government witnessing. All work must be performed on-site at 950 Campbell Avenue, and compliance with VA-specific safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (Policy 138-075), Confined Space procedures (SOP-SO-010), OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour certification requirements for personnel, and strict prohibitions on smoking, vaping, and photography without authorization is mandatory. The contractor must demonstrate OEM-specific training on the equipment model, maintain a field representative within 200 miles of the site, and comply with all VA health, environmental, and records management directives, including VHA Directive 1131(5) for tuberculosis testing and NARA compliance for all generated records. Submission of quotes is due by May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, exclusively via email to Nathan.Langone@va.gov, with mandatory pre-bid site walks scheduled for May 5, 2026, at Building 15. Proposals must include a completed Price Schedule, at least one but no more than three past performance references using the provided worksheet, and evidence that proposed technicians meet OEM and qualification standards, along with full compliance with FAR and VA-specific clauses such as 52.212-3, 52.219-6, 52.232-33, and VAAR 852.215-70/71 relating to SDVOSB verification and subcontracting

Department Of Veterans AffairsVAMC West Haven, West Haven, CT, 06516, USA

NAICS

238220

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

PSC

J045

Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

Posted Apr 29, 2026

SDVOSBC36C24126Q0442

Closed

Federal4

J036--West Haven Generator Repairs

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has issued a Sources Sought notice seeking information from qualified vendors capable of providing repair services for generators located in West Haven, Connecticut. This notice is intended only for market research to identify potential sources and determine business size classifications under NAICS code 811310, which covers commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance. The selected vendor would be responsible for all necessary parts, labor, and the correct disposal of spent fluids and hazardous materials to restore the reliability of the specified generator units. Responses to this notice will help the Government plan its acquisition approach and assess whether the requirement may be set aside for specific small business categories, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), or other small business classifications. This announcement is not a solicitation and will not result in a contract award, nor will the Government reimburse costs related to submission. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by December 23, 2025, via email, including completed worksheets detailing their company information, socio-economic status, and relevant capabilities. Telephone inquiries are not accepted, and vendors will not receive feedback or evaluation details following submission. The responses are limited to eight pages in electronic formats such as Word or PDF. The overarching goal is to gather market intelligence to support acquisition planning while ensuring potential vendors can meet the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work for the West Haven generator repairs.

Department Of Veterans AffairsVAMC West Haven, West Haven, CT, 06516, USA

NAICS

811310

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

PSC

J036

Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

Posted Dec 23, 2025

SDVOSBC36C24126Q0135

Closed

Federal3

J048--Domestic Water Tank Isolation Valve Replacement

The contract solicitation seeks to procure commercial services for the installation of isolation valves on existing domestic water piping for the 10th floor domestic water tanks in Building 1 at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven Medical Center. The installation is essential to maintain redundancy during planned maintenance and repairs, ensuring uninterrupted water supply to inpatient and critical care areas during outages. The scope requires furnishing labor, materials, equipment, and all necessary incidentals to install two 8-inch inlet and two 10-inch outlet isolation valves per tank, including associated piping, flanges, gaskets, insulation, tagging, labeling, and testing. The work is planned for off-hours or weekends during scheduled water outages and must comply with VA safety policies such as Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Hot Work permits, OSHA certifications, and no work on federal holidays unless declared an emergency. This solicitation is set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) under NAICS code 238220 with a size standard of $19 million. Eligible bidders must have personnel within 200 miles of West Haven trained and certified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer on the specific equipment. The award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures, evaluating quotes based on price, past performance, and technical capability, with required submission of three references, proof of certifications, and acceptance of contract terms. All documentation related to work completion, testing, material certifications, and waste disposal must be provided within 10 business days of project completion. Strict compliance with VA policies regarding safety, site access, records management, and confidentiality is mandatory, with site operations confined to approved areas and adherence to federal records and privacy laws. The solicitation deadline is December 31, 2025, with quotations submitted electronically and questions by December 26, 2025.

Department Of Veterans AffairsVAMC West Haven, West Haven, CT, 06516, USA

NAICS

238220

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

PSC

J048

Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

Posted Dec 23, 2025

VOSB36C24126Q0148

Closed

Federal3

J045--Newington Campus BEI Corrections Updated SOW

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting quotations under RFQ 36C24126Q0062 for safety deficiency corrections at the Newington Campus Boiler Plant. This requirement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238220, covering plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractor services. The solicitation follows FAR subpart 12.6 streamlined procedures for commercial products and services, and the award will be based on a best-value tradeoff that considers price, past performance, and technical capability. The contract period is 45 days from award and issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Interested vendors must attend a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough scheduled for December 10, 2025, at the VA Newington campus to assess the site conditions and scope. All quotations must be submitted by December 19, 2025. The scope involves comprehensive correction of safety-related deficiencies identified by Boiler Efficiency Institute inspections to ensure compliance with VA Directive 1810 and all applicable codes, regulations, and standards including ASME Sections V and VIII and the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC). Work encompasses replacing and adjusting various safety switches and interlocks on boilers #1 and #2, re-plumbing airflow proving switches, installing absent interlock systems, repairing or replacing leaking valves, lowering fuel train piping, replacing control panel gauges, and programming controls among other tasks. Boiler #3 is out of service and excluded. The contractor will supply all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary, ensure adherence to strict safety and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures, confine work to approved areas, and coordinate work schedules with VA representatives to minimize disruptions. All welding must be performed by certified welders holding R-stamp certification, and all repairs must meet rigorous federal, industry, and VA-specific standards, including prohibition of cast iron fittings unless otherwise approved. Deliverables include detailed project schedules, safety and welding procedures, certifications, inspection and test reports with photographs, material certifications, and a final comprehensive completion report submitted within 14 business days post-completion. Qualification requirements specify vendors must have at least three years of relevant experience working on commercial or industrial steam boiler systems, possess current OSHA certifications, demonstrate prior experience with VA steam distribution projects, and provide personnel technical certifications on request. The Service Provider is required to comply with VA security policies, including badge issuance and conduct regulations, and coordinate all confined space entries, hot work permits, and LOTO procedures with designated VA officials. Compliance with

Department Of Veterans AffairsVAMC Newington, Newington, CT, 06111, USA

NAICS

238220

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

PSC

J045

Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

Posted Dec 12, 2025

SDVOSBC36C24126Q0062

Closed

Federal1

J072--Single Vendor BPA, Automatic Door Operators

This contract encompasses a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) established by the Department of Veterans Affairs for inspection, maintenance, repair, and emergency services related to Automatic Door Openers (ADOs) at VA Medical Centers in Connecticut, specifically West Haven and Newington. The procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and is structured as a simplified, streamlined solicitation following FAR subpart 12.6. The scope includes providing qualified technicians equipped with OEM certifications, performing routine inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and emergency responses in accordance with ADA standards, NFPA codes, and VA specifications. The BPA has a ceiling of $350,000, with individual task orders issued as needed, and work must be coordinated through designated VA Contracting Officers and CORs. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with security, infection control, and records management policies, requiring contractor personnel to obtain security clearances, wear visible IDs, and handle sensitive information appropriately. The solicitation details extensive operational requirements, including scheduling procedures, response times—five days for routine and two hours for emergency services—and specific standards for quality assurance, safety, and documentation. Contractors must demonstrate experience in hospital environments, possess OEM training certifications, and have a robust supply network for parts procurement. Pricing submissions must include hourly rates for routine and emergency services, mobilization fees, and mark-up percentages, with non-price factors such as technical capability and past performance being more heavily weighted during evaluation. The contract clauses incorporate FAR provisions on certifications, subcontracting limitations, data rights, and compliance, with the government reserving rights to oversee performance, enforce quality standards, and exercise remedies if deficiencies occur. Overall, this BPA aims to ensure reliable, compliant, and timely maintenance of automatic door systems across VA facilities, supporting facility accessibility and safety standards.

Department Of Veterans AffairsVAMC West Haven, West Haven, CT, 06516, USA$350K est.

NAICS

811310

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

PSC

J072

Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

Posted Nov 10, 2025

SDVOSBC36C24126Q0024

Closed

Federal1

J045--Bldg 2 Chilled Water Upgrades

This contract involves upgrading the chilled water system at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Medical Campus, primarily in Building 2. The scope includes installing new isolation valves along the chilled water lines, repairing or replacing damaged insulation, and performing related work such as installing strainers and repairing booster pumps, all to optimize system performance before the cooling season. The project requires comprehensive safety measures, utility lockouts, and coordination with VA facilities management, with work scheduled during normal operating hours and contingent upon a pre-bid walkthrough scheduled for August 26, 2025. Contractors must provide detailed quotations, including pricing, past performance references, and proof of technical qualifications, with evaluation based on price, experience, and capability. The solicitation emphasizes strict adherence to federal regulations, including proper record management, safeguarding sensitive information, and compliance with VA safety and security policies. Bidders are required to register in the SAM system, submit certifications, and complete all necessary documentation by the specified deadlines. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the government, considering price, past performance, and technical capability. The procurement process is managed by the 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 in Togus, Maine, with the primary point of contact being Contract Specialist Nathan Langone.

Department Of Veterans AffairsVAMC West Haven 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT, 06516, USA

NAICS

238220

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

PSC

J045

Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

Posted Aug 21, 2025

36C24125Q0797

Closed