Plumbing/Sewer Pipe Upgrade/Replacement

Summary: Background The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this solicitation for plumbing and sewer pipe upgrade/replacement services at the Grand Island VA Medical Center. The goal of this contract is to replace outdated cast iron wastewater drain lines that have numerous cracks and leaks, which are causing sewer gas to escape and affecting the health and safety of staff and patients. This procurement is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Work Details The contractor will be responsible for the removal of old cast iron sewer and wastewater piping and the installation of new piping, including SCD 40 PVC and Cast Iron where mandated. Specific tasks include: - Replacement of cast iron wastewater drain lines in the north, center, and south crawl space of Building 1. - Removal of all old piping, which cannot be left in the crawl space. - Installation of new piping with factory markings visible along the continuous run. - Removal of identified 'dead legs' and installation of P traps with trap primers. - Sealing all penetrations in floors and walls according to plumbing codes. - Compliance with state and federal plumbing codes during installation. - Work may involve areas marked with possible asbestos, requiring proper PPE for employees. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the construction projects will be performed (if provided). Place of Performance Grand Island VA Medical Center, 2201 N Broadwell Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803. Bidder Requirements Bidders must be verified as an SDVOSB in the Small Business Administration's Small Business Search and have an active registration prior to submission of their offer. The contractor must also provide proof that all piping and fittings are manufactured in the USA. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract at the same VA facility, with Encorus Group Engineering identified on 36C26325P1165 (CAST IRON SURVEY - NWI) valued at $588,680 for 09/22/25–09/21/26. The current RFQ is for plumbing and sewer pipe upgrade/replacement at the Grand Island VA Medical Center, specifically addressing cracked and leaking cast iron wastewater drain lines, which suggests the prior work likely involved surveying/assessing the existing cast iron piping systems that are now targeted for replacement.

Current: Posted: June 4, 2026, 9:06 a.m. EDT This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested. Solicitation number 36C26326Q0786 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. This procurement is a total set-aside for a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Prospective offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB in the Small Business Administration Small Business Search at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/, and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to submission of their offer. Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. The NAICS code for the solicitation is 238220 with a size standard of $19 million. A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation. The VA anticipates a firm fixed price contract award for all resources and labor necessary to complete plumbing replacement service for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Grand Island VA Medical Center, 2201 N Broadwell Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803. The period of performance is August 1, 2026 to October 30, 2026. FAR provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document. FAR clause 52.212-4 apply to this procurement and are included within the attached solicitation document. Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition. Submission of Quotes Medical Center, 2201 N Broadwell Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803. Contact Anthony Stoppkotte, Phone: 308-216-2379 Email: Anthony.Stoppkotte@va.gov for more information. Technical questions shall be accepted by the Government in writing only no later than 04:00 PM Central Time, Monday June 8, 2026. Please list Technical Questions 36C26326Q0786 in subject line of e-mail and send to John Milroy, Contracting Officer, at john.milroy@va.gov. Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by Monday June 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. Quotes are required to be emailed to John.Milroy@VA.GOV in .pdf or .docx format only prior to the solicitation closing date and time. Offeror shall submit offers by Due Date/Time specified in Block 8 of Standard Form (SF) 1449 of solicitation to John Milroy, Contracting Officer, at john.milroy@va.gov with Solicitation 36C26326Q0786 in subject line. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in its entirety before the solicitation closing. Contact John Milroy, Contract Specialist at john.milroy@va.gov or 605-336-3230 ext. 7719 for information regarding the solicitation.