Y1DA--NRM-CONST- 630A4-26-408 Fire Hydrants Replacement
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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) has awarded VETERAN BUILDERS CORP a Firm-Fixed-Price contract valued at $284,600.00 for the Fire Hydrants Replacement project (Solicitation Number 36C24226B0023, Award Number 36C24226C0065). This project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), addresses critical infrastructure improvements at the St. Albans Campus of the VA Medical Center in New York. The award was made on May 6, 2026.
Project Scope
The project involves the removal and replacement of six (6) fire hydrants and three (3) Post Indicator Valves (PIVs) at the St. Albans Campus. Key deliverables include:
- Identifying and replacing isolation valves for all six hydrants.
- Evaluating and potentially replacing existing underground hydrant mechanisms and non-operational underground valves.
- Testing all newly installed equipment and approximately 20 fire hydrants across the campus, including flow, pressure, and operational readiness checks.
- Repainting approximately 10 outdoor hydrants.
- Providing an independent third-party testing and certification report.
- Ensuring compliance with VA Specifications, NFPA, Life Safety Codes, and OSHA regulations, while maintaining continuous water supply to the facility.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Award Amount: $284,600.00
- Awardee: VETERAN BUILDERS CORP (UEI: JR5GSLM1WNZ6)
- Place of Performance: St. Albans Community Living Center, 179-00 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11425.
- Period of Performance: 240 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed.
- Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $250,000 and $500,000.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
Set-Aside & Compliance
This procurement was a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Contractors were required to be registered in SAM.gov and verified/certified as SDVOSB in the SBA Small Business Search. Mandatory certifications included the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting and the Buy American Certificate. The project also required adherence to federal prevailing wage laws as per the New York State wage determination.
Contracting Office
Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2 (36C242) Point of Contact: Samantha Chavanga, Contracting Officer, Samantha.Chavanga@va.gov, 934-221-8574.