Replace Pumps Bldg. 97
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
Solicitation 36C25727R0003·SAM.gov
- Posted
- August 5, 2026
- Due
- September 18, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
Sam's plain-English summary
This is a US government contract to replace pumps at Building 97. The deadline to submit your bid is September 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM Eastern time—this is a normal timeline, not unusually tight. The solicitation does not specify bonding or insurance requirements in the summary provided, so you'll need to check the full details on SAM.gov. Government bids like this typically get rejected for: (1) submitting after the deadline, (2) failing to meet technical specifications for the pump replacement work, (3) not being registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), (4) submitting incomplete paperwork or missing required certifications, and (5) not demonstrating relevant experience with similar mechanical/plumbing projects. The work falls under NAICS code 238220, which covers plumbing and HVAC contractors.
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 are a licensed plumbing or mechanical contractor with experience replacing industrial pumps, you're registered in SAM.gov, you have a valid DUNS number, and you're able to meet standard federal compliance requirements.
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Scope
This is a construction project to replace pumps in Building 97 at the Kerrville VA Medical Center (South Texas Veterans Healthcare System), located at 3600 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX. The contractor will perform all construction services required to complete the pump replacement, with the full solicitation (RFP) expected to be posted on or about August 20, 2026.
Key dates
- Response deadline
- September 18, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
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