CTX Water Heater Repair and Replacement
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
- Posted
- June 16, 2026
- Due
- July 9, 2026
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Scope
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and coordination necessary to repair and replace four (4) existing steam-to-domestic water heater (RECO heat exchanger) systems at the Central Texas VA Health Care System in Temple, TX. Work includes demolition, piping modifications (steam, condensate, domestic hot water), insulation, controls, electrical disconnections/reconnections, startup, commissioning, and proper disposal of removed equipment, with a 120-day period of performance.
Key dates
- Response deadline
- July 9, 2026
- Q&A deadline
- Not stated in this solicitation — double-check the source
- Site visit
- Not required
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
- OEM-trained / factory-certified field service engineer (FSE) certification for RECO equipment
- All required construction/mechanical permits (including hot work permits — contractor's responsibility to obtain)
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 registered as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) in SAM.gov — this is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside
- 2Failure to provide OEM-trained, manufacturer-certified RECO technician for startup and commissioning — explicitly required
- 3Late submission — offers due 07-09-2026 at 10:00 AM CDT with no stated grace period
Can you win this?
NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 million size standard. Confirm your SAM.gov registration lists 238220 and your average annual receipts are at or below $19M.
Use the toolThis is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside (set-aside code SDVOSBC). You must be verified/certified as an SDVOSB in the SBA's VetCert program and have an active SAM.gov registration reflecting that status before submitting.
Use the toolRequired for award — payment will be made via EFT per FAR 52.232-33 (Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—SAM). Your SAM registration and CAGE code must be active on the bid date of 07-09-2026.
No bid, performance, or payment bond is stated in the solicitation documents. Bonds do not appear to be required, but confirm with any issued amendments.
Specific insurance limits are not stated in the solicitation documents. VA construction work typically requires general liability and workers' compensation; confirm requirements with the contracting specialist (Taminie Woodrow, taminie.woodrow@va.gov).
Have a capability statement and references ready demonstrating experience with steam-to-domestic water heater system replacement, RECO equipment, and VA or similar healthcare facility work. Basis for Award section references past performance.
Use the toolThis is a VA construction contract under FAR Part 12. Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Temple, TX (Bell County) may apply to construction work — confirm the applicable wage determination and ensure certified payroll capability.
Use the toolNo site visit is mentioned in the solicitation documents. However, the scope states all measurements are the contractor's responsibility and drawings are for reference only — you may want to request a site walk through the contracting specialist.
Sources: Solicitation listing, 36C25726Q0654_1.pdf, 36C25726Q0654.pdf
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