Plumbing Repair, Emergency Response, and Technical Support Services
Overview
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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 Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is soliciting proposals for Plumbing Repair, Emergency Response, and Technical Support Services. This opportunity seeks qualified plumbing subcontractors to provide on-call, corrective maintenance and emergency services for various plumbing systems at PPPL's Princeton, NJ facility. The procurement is conducted under Full & Open Competition. Proposals are due by May 7, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
PPPL aims to award a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to supplement its in-house maintenance team, focusing on corrective maintenance and emergency response. Services include, but are not limited to:
- 24/7/365 emergency leak response.
- Comprehensive piping repairs.
- Advanced diagnostic testing and line camera inspections.
- Hydro-mechanical drain clearing.
- Maintenance for sanitary, storm, domestic, laboratory, gas, and specialty plumbing systems. Individual Task Orders will be issued for specific scopes of work, detailing requirements, timelines, and costs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with individual Task Orders.
- Set-Aside: Full & Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.
- Wage Requirements: The Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute (formerly Davis-Bacon Act) applies; awarded subcontractors must adhere to US Department of Labor Wage Determinations and submit weekly certified payroll reports.
- Bonds: A bid bond (at least 20% of the total proposed price) is required with the proposal. Performance and payment bonds (100% of subcontract price) and appropriate insurance certificates are required within ten calendar days of award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 7, 2026, 8:00 PM ET.
- Submission Instructions: Detailed in "Section III: Instructions for Proposal Preparation." Bidders must carefully review this section for required format and content.
- Evaluation Criteria: Outlined in "Section IV Evaluation Basis For Award," focusing on factors such as technical approach, past performance, and price. Understanding these criteria is essential for developing a competitive proposal.
- Required Forms: "Section V Forms" contains various forms for completion and submission.
- Acknowledgment: Bidders must complete and return the "Acknowledgment of Request for Proposals (RFP) 26-043JR" form to confirm interest.
Point of Contact
For questions, contact Jimmy Russell at jrussell@pppl.gov or (609) 243-3963.