J045--NEW | CTX Heating Hot Water System Leak Repairs
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
- Posted
- June 12, 2026
- Due
- June 29, 2026
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Scope
This is a construction/repair contract for fixing a Heating Hot Water (HHW) system leak at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility associated with Network Contract Office 17 (CTX region). The work involves plumbing and heating system repairs under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).
Key dates
- Response deadline
- June 29, 2026
- Q&A deadline
- Sam couldn't fully read this solicitation's documents — check the source
- Site visit
- Not required
Money
- Estimated value
- Sam couldn't fully read this solicitation's documents — check the source
- Bid bond
- Not requiredA bid bond guarantees you'll sign the contract if you win. 'Not required' means you can bid without posting one — one less hurdle for a small shop.
- Performance bond
- Sam couldn't fully read this solicitation's documents — check the sourceA performance bond guarantees you'll finish the work to spec — commonly required after award on construction jobs.
- Payment bond
- Sam couldn't fully read this solicitation's documents — check the sourceA payment bond guarantees you'll pay your subcontractors and suppliers.
Insurance
| Coverage | Required limit |
|---|---|
| General Liability | Not specified |
| Workers Compensation | Not specified |
Licenses & registrations
- Active SAM.gov registration
- Active CAGE code
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification (verified in SBA Veteran Small Business Certification program)
- Contractor license applicable to plumbing/HVAC/mechanical work in the project state
Set-aside
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).
Official designation: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside
Check if you qualify →Top 3 disqualifiers
The things that actually get bids thrown out.
- 1Firm is not a verified SDVOSB — this is a total SDVOSB set-aside and ineligible firms will be rejected
- 2Late submission — proposal/bid must be received by 2026-06-29T15:00:00Z
- 3SAM.gov registration is expired or inactive at time of submission
Can you win this?
The solicitation NAICS is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). Confirm your SAM.gov registration lists 238220 as a primary or secondary NAICS and that you meet the associated small business size standard.
Use the toolThis is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. You must be verified/certified in the SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program before submitting — check your certification status now.
Use the toolAs a federal VA solicitation, an active SAM.gov registration with a current CAGE code is required. Renewals can take weeks — verify your registration is active and does not expire before the June 29, 2026 submission deadline.
No specific bond requirements (bid, performance, or payment) were stated in the solicitation documents. Verify the full solicitation package for bond requirements, as they are common on VA construction contracts.
No specific insurance limits were stated in the solicitation description. Review the full solicitation documents for required general liability, workers' compensation, and any other coverage limits typical of VA construction work.
Be prepared to demonstrate prior experience with heating hot water (HHW) system repairs or similar plumbing/mechanical system work, ideally on federal or VA facilities. Have a capability statement and references ready.
Use the toolVA construction contracts typically require Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages. Review the applicable wage determination for the project location and confirm you can pay the required rates and submit certified payroll.
Use the toolNo site visit was explicitly listed in the solicitation description. Monitor the full solicitation package closely — VA facility repair contracts often include a pre-bid site visit that may be mandatory.
Sources: Solicitation listing
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