VAPIHCS Commercial Plumbing Services

2026-11-03

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLYDESCRIPTIONThe intent of this Sources Sought Announcement is to assist in our decision - making process for services procurement . This is not a solicitation , nor request for quotes or proposals . Through the receipt of responses , this will enable a more precise type of procurement process . The Government is not obligated to , nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request . This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award of a contract , nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach . Any inquiries are to bemade in writing by email to the point of contact , Karen Cooper , Contract Specialist . Responses to this notice shall be sent by email to karen . cooper332 @ va . gov by the due date and time of 04 / 03 / 2026 by 1 : 00 p . m . ( Pacific Time ). Upon receipt of capabilities statement , the Government may request additional information , including rough order of magnitude pricing , to support market research . Only capabilities statement that describe commercial plumbing installation and repair services will be accepted . GENERAL INTENTION AND REQUIREMENTS1 . This is a service contract to provide the on - call emergency and planned projects for Commercial Plumbing Installation and Repair Service at existing facility infrastructure at VA Pacific Islands Health Care System ( VAPIHCS ) located at Honolulu , HI 96819 . 2 . Work will be performed on an as - needed basis and may range from small plumbing repairs to larger multi - day repair or replacement projects . Work may include troubleshooting , repair , modification , replacement , and limited installation of plumbing systems and components within existing facilities . 3 . Services may include , but are not limited to :• Domestic water system repair and replacement • Sanitary sewer repair and replacement • Plumbing fixture repair or replacement • Valve replacement • Pump repair or replacement • Leak detection and repair • Drain cleaning and repair • Troubleshooting of plumbing system failures • Emergency plumbing repair capability is required . 4 . Contractors must be capable of responding to emergency service requests within two ( 2 ) hours of notification . 5 . See attached Statement of Work ( SOW ) for more specifics . 6 . The Government is considering awarding either a Firm - Fixed - Price ( FFP ) standalone contract or a single - award Firm - Fixed - Price Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity ( IDIQ ) contract . Industry feedback is requested regarding the most effective contract structure for requirements involving unknown quantities of work , emergency response , and project - based repairs . Response Method : The Government requests capability statements and comments from interested businesses regarding the requirements described above . Responsible sources are encouraged to submit a response to this notice with a statement of interest on company letterhead . When responding , in Subject line insert : Sources Sought - VAPIHCS Commercial Plumbing Services At a minimum , the following information shall be provided : Interested vendors are requested to submit the following information : 1 . Company Name , Point of Contact , Email Address , mailing address ; 2 . Socio - Economic ( i . e . Small / Large Business , HUBZone , Service - Disabled Veteran Owned , 8 ( a ), etc .) as it relates to NAICS Code 238220 – Plumbing , Heating , and Air - Conditioning Contractors ; 3 . Capability to support on - call plumbing services and emergency response requirements ; 4 . Experience performing similar facility plumbing projects in healthcare or comparable environments ; 5 . Whether the firm maintains personnel , office locations , or supplier relationships within Hawaii ; 6 . Typical response times for emergency and routine service calls ; 7 . UEI Number ; 8 . Provider GSA / FSS #; 9 . Sub - Contracting Intentions ( provide above items 1 thru 8 of intended subcontractor along with description of sub - contractor duties ). This area will be heavily scrutinized so as to avoid pass - through acquisitions ; 10 . Recommended contract structure for requirements involving unknown quantities of work ( e . g ., IDIQ , service contract with pre - priced rates , etc .); 11 . Preferred pricing approaches for estimating individual repair or project work ; 12 . Describe any challenges or risks associated with performing this requirement under a Firm - Fixed - Price contract structure ; 13 . Additional information and / or comments . In accordance with the Veterans First Contracting Program and the VA Rule of Two ( Kingdomware v . United States ), the Government will use the results of this Sources Sought to determine whether there is a reasonable expectation of receiving offers from two or more verified SDVOSB or VOSB firms at fair and reasonable pricing . Responses to this notice will assist the Government in making the appropriate set - aside determination . Potential Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management ( SAM ) to be eligible for an award ( See Internet Site https :// www . sam . gov / portal / public / SAM /). Potential Offerors must also have a current Online Representations and Certification Application on file with SAM . SAMPLE STATEMENT OF WORK IS ATTACHED

Hawaii

2026-04-08