Medical Air GAs and Piping Installation
SOL #: 36C25726Q0361Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
San Antonio, TX, 78240, United States
Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX
NAICS
Plumbing (238220)
PSC
Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Rope, Cable, Chain, And Fittings (J040)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Mar 23, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 17, 2026, 6:00 PM
Qualification Details
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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17, is soliciting proposals for Medical Air Gas and Piping Installation at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity requires the furnishing and installation of new Amico medical gas systems in ten Fastrack emergency rooms. Proposals are due by April 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves installing updated medical air gas and piping systems to ensure medical gas availability in emergencies. Key requirements include:
- Furnishing and installing new Amico 3 gas, OAV 3/4," 3/4," 1" zone valve boxes.
- Furnishing and installing new Amico LCD area alarm panels (excluding electrical and low voltage work by VA).
- Furnishing and installing new Amico DISS outlets/inlets (O2, MA, MV, and slide) in ER Fast Track rooms 1 through 10.
- Providing all necessary labor, materials, supplies, engineering, start-up, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, and debris removal.
- Obtaining and coordinating services of all third-party contractors.
- Ensuring compliance with VA guidelines, best construction practices, building codes, manufacturer's instructions, and VHA 01-35-26 safety requirements.
- Obtaining all required licenses and permits.
- Adhering to VA personnel security and suitability program requirements, including background investigations and PIV cards, and complying with infection control measures. Work is primarily during normal VA operating hours, with potential for approved night/weekend work.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 Million size standard.
- Place of Performance: Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center, San Antonio, TX.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: April 17, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT. Submissions must be via email.
- Technical Questions Due: April 14, 2026, via email to Melanie Williams.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT, meeting at the Main Entrance Lobby of the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center.
- Required Submissions: Offerors must complete and sign FAR Clause 852.219-75, provide a Capability Statement (max 3 pages) detailing technical approach, list key personnel, provide up to three past performance references (last 3 years, similar scope), and submit copies of applicable permits/licenses. Pricing must be flat rate per line item.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be certified by the SBA as an SDVOSB.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on a competitive best value selection using Comparative Analysis, considering Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance. Offers must remain firm for 90 calendar days.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Melanie Williams, melanie.williams5@va.gov, 210-694-6378.
People
Points of Contact
Melanie WilliamsPRIMARY