This solicitation has closed
The response deadline passed on June 18, 2026, 11:00 AM CT — 84 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.
Big Spring Backflow Preventer Service
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
Solicitation 36C25726Q0560·SAM.gov
- Posted
- June 16, 2026
- Closed
- June 18, 2026, 11:00 AM CT
Sam's plain-English summary
This is a solicitation from a US government agency for backflow preventer service work in Big Spring. Your bid is due by June 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET—this is a normal timeline, not rushed. The solicitation does not mention bonding or insurance requirements in the summary provided, so you'll need to review the full details on SAM.gov to confirm what's needed. Bids typically get rejected for: not meeting the specific technical requirements for backflow preventer work, missing the deadline, failing to provide required certifications or licenses, not following the exact submission format requested, or being significantly higher than competing bids. Make sure you carefully read all specifications and submit exactly what's asked.
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 your business is licensed to perform plumbing or HVAC backflow prevention services, you have experience with commercial or municipal backflow preventer installation and maintenance, you can obtain any required local permits and certifications for Big Spring, and you're comfortable with government contracting procedures.
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Scope
This is an annual service contract for testing, inspecting, certifying, and repairing 27 backflow preventer assemblies and their associated isolation and bypass valves at the VA West Texas Health Care System in Big Spring, TX. The work covers domestic water and fire suppression systems and requires a TCEQ-licensed tester for 19 domestic water assemblies and a State of Texas Licensed Fire Protection Company for 8 fire suppression assemblies; the contract is structured as a base year plus four option years.
Key dates
- Closed
- June 18, 2026, 11:00 AM CT
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