This solicitation has closed
The response deadline passed on July 16, 2026, 10:00 AM CT — 56 days ago. You can no longer bid on it. This page stays up as a record of what 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) asked for — everything below is what was published at the time, not a live opportunity.
CTX Water Heater Repair and Replacement
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
Solicitation 36C25726Q0654·SAM.gov
- Posted
- July 10, 2026
- Closed
- July 16, 2026, 10:00 AM CT
Sam's plain-English summary
This is a government contract for water heater repair and replacement services through a network contract office. The deadline is July 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern time—this is a standard timeline, not unusually rushed. The solicitation doesn't specify bonding or insurance requirements in the provided details, so you'll need to check the full solicitation document on SAM.gov for those specifics. Common reasons bids get rejected include: submitting after the deadline, failing to meet technical qualifications for HVAC/plumbing work, not providing required certifications or insurance if mandated, and not following the exact submission format requested. Make sure to review all terms carefully before committing.
This bid is reserved — Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Reserved for small businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans (certified through SBA VetCert).
If you meet that requirement, this could be a fit if: You likely qualify if you're a licensed plumbing or HVAC contractor experienced in commercial water heater installation and repair, can provide references for similar government or institutional work, and are comfortable working with federal contracting timelines and compliance requirements.
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Scope
This solicitation covers water heater repair and replacement at a VA facility (1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 76504), including work in Buildings 163, 202, and 203 — encompassing replacement of water heaters, circulation pumps, steam traps, valves, piping, and related components, plus delivery of spare steam bundles and all startup/commissioning per manufacturer guidelines. Work must be performed during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM CDT), domestic hot water must be maintained throughout, and all metals removed must be delivered to VA recycling by the contractor.
Key dates
- Closed
- July 16, 2026, 10:00 AM CT
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