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
The 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 is seeking bids to replace pumps in Building 97. Bids are due by September 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM Eastern time. The solicitation does not specify bonding or insurance requirements in the provided information. Common reasons bids get disqualified on government contracts include: failure to meet technical specifications, missing required certifications or documentation, inability to meet the delivery timeline, non-compliance with small business or other eligibility requirements, and submission of incomplete proposals. For detailed bonding, insurance, and other requirements, you'll need to review the full solicitation documents linked in the notice.
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: Your business is a plumbing or pump installation contractor (NAICS 238220) with experience replacing industrial or building systems pumps and the ability to work on a Department of Veterans Affairs facility.
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Scope
This is a construction contract 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 associated with the pump replacement, with the project magnitude estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
Key dates
- Response deadline
- September 18, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
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