Medical Vacuum Pump Replacement
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
- Posted
- June 17, 2026
- Due
- July 10, 2026
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Scope
This is a one-time construction/mechanical project requiring the removal of an existing Ohio Medical vacuum system and the installation of three (3) new Ohio Medical 20 HP vacuum pumps (S20-N, Part #264377) and one (1) Ohio Medical Triplex Touch Screen Control Panel (32A, Part #219540-TS32A), along with all associated OEM components, at the Olin E. Teague VA Medical Center in Temple, TX. The contractor must also perform system testing and commissioning, provide onsite training for VA maintenance staff, and comply with VA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements throughout the project.
Key dates
- Response deadline
- July 10, 2026
- Q&A deadline
- Not stated in this solicitation — double-check the source
- Site visit
- Not stated in this solicitation — double-check the source
Money
- Estimated value
- Not stated in this solicitation — double-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
- Not stated in this solicitation — double-check the sourceA performance bond guarantees you'll finish the work to spec — commonly required after award on construction jobs.
- Payment bond
- Not stated in this solicitation — double-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
- State of Texas contractor license (as applicable for mechanical/electrical work under NAICS 238220)
- VA ICRA permit (obtained prior to work start)
- Electronic invoicing registration via Tungsten Network (mandatory for payment)
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.
- 1Not certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) — this is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside under VAAR 852.219-73
- 2Failure to comply with VA subcontracting limitations for construction (VAAR 852.219-75 — cannot exceed allowable percentage of work performed by non-SDVOSB subs)
- 3Late submission — offers due July 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT; late bids are rejected
Can you win this?
NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. Confirm your SAM.gov registration lists 238220 and that your average annual receipts are at or below $19M.
Use the toolThis is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under VAAR 852.219-73 (Jan 2023). You must be certified as an SDVOSB in VA's system (VetCert/SBA) prior to submitting your offer.
Use the toolPayment will be made via EFT through SAM.gov (FAR 52.232-33). Active SAM.gov registration and a current CAGE code are required. Invoicing is mandatory through the Tungsten Network — register in advance.
No bid, performance, or payment bonds are explicitly required in the solicitation documents. Confirm with the contracting officer if bonds apply prior to submission.
Insurance is not explicitly specified with dollar limits in the solicitation. Confirm required coverage types and limits with the contracting officer or in any attachments not fully reproduced here.
Evaluation will consider past performance relevant to this scope: removal and replacement of medical vacuum systems or similar mechanical/HVAC equipment in a healthcare or VA facility environment. Have references and a capability statement ready.
Use the toolThis is a VA construction contract in Temple, TX under NAICS 238220. Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations likely apply. Confirm the applicable wage determination for Bell County, TX and ensure you can handle certified payroll reporting.
Use the toolNo formal pre-bid site visit is mentioned in the solicitation. However, the contractor must coordinate with VA Engineering 72 hours in advance of any system shutdowns and obtain ICRA permits before starting work. Consider requesting a site walk to assess conditions at Bldg. 163, Olin E. Teague VAMC, Temple, TX 76504.
Sources: Solicitation listing, S02+36C25726Q0668.pdf
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