Annual Fire Hydrant Flow Testing
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contract Office 20 (36C260), is soliciting proposals for Annual Fire Hydrant Flow Testing services at the White City VA Medical Center (VA SORCC) in White City, OR. This Solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) and aims to ensure NFPA compliance and operational readiness of fire protection systems. Offers are due by April 27, 2026, at 0900 PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for conducting annual fire hydrant flow tests for all hydrants across the facility, typically in June. Key requirements include:
- Providing all necessary equipment and trained, certified personnel.
- Delivering testing results and comprehensive documentation within 7-10 days of test completion.
- Documentation must detail contractor information, hydrant ID, test date, pressure/flow data, observations, and repair recommendations.
- Personnel must display identification badges.
- All work must comply with state, local, and federal laws and regulations.
- Tests are to be performed during normal working hours (7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday), excluding federal holidays, unless otherwise agreed.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Service Contract (Solicitation)
- Period of Performance: A base year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) and four option years (May 1, 2027 - April 30, 2031).
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14).
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 Million size standard.
- Offers Due: April 27, 2026, at 0900 PDT.
- Questions Due: April 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT.
- Published Date: April 15, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Craig.Brown7@va.gov. Required submission components include:
- Executed SF1449 form.
- Price proposal.
- Technical Approach.
- Past Performance information.
- Completed and signed VAAR clause 852.219-75 certification. Evaluation will be based on Technical capability, Price, and Past Performance.
Additional Notes
The VA SORCC will provide access to hydrants, facility maps, and two-way radios. The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5, and includes Wage Determination 2015-5571, Revision 27.