561A4-26-509 | Repair Steam line and Condensate System building 53
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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) is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to repair the steam line and condensate system in Building 53 at the VA New Jersey Health Care System in Lyons, NJ. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 5, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST.
Opportunity Overview
This opportunity, identified as 561A4-26-509, seeks a contractor to furnish all necessary materials, supplies, equipment, personnel, and supervision for the comprehensive repair and replacement of the steam line and condensate system in Building 53. The project aims to restore reliable system operation and prevent service disruptions by replacing aging and failing components, including the steam condensate tank, pump, controls, and associated steam distribution components.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Demolition and removal of the existing steam condensate tank, pumps, and controls.
- Installation of a new steam condensate tank, pumps, pump controls, control panel, 8-inch steam PRV, 8-inch steam strainer, and 8-inch Schedule 40 black steel piping.
- Providing and installing all required valves, isolators, fittings, pipe insulation and jacketing, electrical materials and wiring, and rigging and handling materials.
- Coordinating required steam shutdowns with VA personnel.
- Performing all startup, testing, safety, quality control, and closeout activities.
- Specific repairs include replacing a strainer, 8-inch steam PRV, and associated piping for steam leaks, and replacing the condensate tank, pumps, and various valves for condensate leaks.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Estimated Value: The "Magnitude of Construction" is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Construction Of Hospitals And Infirmaries).
- Business Size Standard: $45 Million.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier and be verified/visible/certified as an SDVOSB in DSBS at the time of procurement.
Submission Requirements
Proposals must be submitted via email to Nicholas.Muro@va.gov by May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. A cost breakdown is required. Mandatory certifications include:
- Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2): Certifying the origin and domestic content of end products.
- VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting (VAAR 852.219-75): For General Construction contracts, offerors must certify they will not pay more than 85% of the contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Failure to submit these forms will deem the offer ineligible.
Evaluation Criteria
Offers will be evaluated using a comparative analysis process based on:
- Technical/Quality
- Past Performance
- Price
Key Dates
- Mandatory Site Visit: April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
- Questions Due: April 21, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: May 5, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST.
Important Notes
- Contractors must utilize the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform (Autodesk Construction Cloud - ACC) for all contract submissions and official project correspondence. Required ACC training must be completed by staff within 12 calendar days of access being granted.
- Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award.
- The General Decision Number (GDN) WD NJ20260042 for Somerset County, NJ, applies, establishing prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various trades under the Davis-Bacon Act.
- Work performance will be monitored by a COR, and daily progress reports are required. Security requirements, including badges and restricted photography, apply.
Contacts
- Primary: Nicholas Muro (nicholas.muro@va.gov)
- Secondary: Dayna Dickson-Miller (Dayna.Dickson-Miller@VA.GOV, 5189030065)