Z1DA--DB Construction | Project # 612-26-012 Replace Martinez DI system to RO
Presolicitation from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF • VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: CA. Response deadline: Feb 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 236220 • PSC Z1DA.
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Pre-Solicitation No. 36C26126R0023 Project No. 612-26-012 Title: Replace Martinez DI system to RO This Pre-solicitation No. 36C26126R0023 is in conjunction with sources sought notice number 36C26126R0023 posted in SAM.gov Contract Opportunity on 01/23/2026. All information in this pre-solicitation announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification, and is no way binding on the Government. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) will be issuing a request for proposal to procure Design-build construction to replace the Martinez DI system to RO. A request for proposal will be issued as a total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220-Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and the Small Business Size Standard is $45M. PSC code is Z1DA Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries. Pursuant to FAR 36.204(d) Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects is between $250,000 and $500,000. Proposals will only be requested and accepted from Vendors that are verified and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and be verified in the Small Business Administration s (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) as a Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) from the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21. Potential Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award (See https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf). Potential Offerors must also have a current Online Representations and Certification Application on file with SAM. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses shall have their ownership and control verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and be listed in the Small Business Administration (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). **In addition to or in place of (VetCert), VA may also use the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) as another official source for SDVOSB verifications. General Description of the work includes, but not limited to, the following: This project shall provide comprehensive Design Build services to replace the Building 19 2nd floor SPS De-Ionized (DI) Water Filter Systems with a Reverse Osmosis (RO) water system. As well as the demolition and replacement of the associated water piping for the new RO system for the Sterile Processing Department (SPS). The Design Build (DB) contractor must furnish: Design: all design Architect Engineer (A.E) services, equipment, materials, supplies, investigations and project supervision, and construction period services associated with this contract. Design must meet Veterans Affairs Design Guides and Design Criteria and Veterans Affairs Master Specifications at the technical information library TIL (www.cfm.va.gov/TIL). Design must follow all current applicable codes, including: International Building Code (I.B.C) National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A) Veterans Affairs Plumbing Design Manual. Veterans Affairs Health Directive 1061 design standard for protection against Health Care Associated (H.C.A) Legionella Disease (L.D) Contractor shall provide all the equipment, labor, materials, tools and supplies required for construction of the project in accordance with the drawings and specifications including Davis Bacon Wage Rate. The Design Build contractor will be responsible for providing a complete set of construction specifications along with design drawings and engineering calculations for this project. Schedule for Design Build & Construction Time: ACTION CALENDAR DAYS AFTER Kick-Off Mtg/Preliminary Site Review 10 Notice to Proceed 25% Schematic Design Submittal 14 Kick Off Meeting 25% VA Review & Comments Return 15 35% Schematic Design Submittal 25% Comments and Design Development meeting 5 35% VA Review & Comments Return 75% Design Submittal 15 35% Comments and Design Development meeting 75% VA Review & Comments Return 15 65% Design Submittal 100% Design Submittal 15 65% VA Review & Comments Return 100% VA Review & Comments Return 15 100% Design Submittal 100% Final Documents Submittal 3 100% VA Review & Comments Return ACTION CALENDAR DAYS AFTER Construction Submittals 7 100% Final Documents Submittal and Acceptance DB AE Review of submittals 15 Construction Submittals VA Review of submittals 15 DB AE Review of submittals Construction Prep-work 15 VA Review of submittals Demolition of existing DI system and replacement and commissioning of new RO system 3 Construction Prep-work Final Punchlist Activities 7 Demolition of existing DI system and replacement and commissioning of new RO system End Date of Construction Contract 10 Final Punchlist Activities TOTAL CONSECTUTIVE DAYS 179 End Date of Construction Contract
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This presolicitation for Project #612-26-012 involves the replacement of the Martinez DI system with a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system at the Veterans Affairs facility. The estimated project cost is between $250,000 and $500,000, and it is exclusively set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Proposals must comply with stringent Veterans Affairs design and construction regulations, and be submitted by SDVOSBs registered in SAM with VetCert verification.
The VA aims to procure a Design-Build contractor to replace the de-ionized water system with a reverse osmosis system for the Sterile Processing Department. This includes demolition, new water piping, and meeting various regulatory compliance requirements.
- Design and engineering services for the RO system
- Demolition of existing DI water system
- Installation of new RO system and associated piping
- Provision of complete construction specifications and drawings
- Regular compliance with VA, IBC, NFPA, and OSHA standards
- Proof of SDVOSB certification
- Past performance references related to similar projects
- Technical approach summary related to design and installation
- Cost proposal aligning with the project magnitude stated
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- No specific location of the work site provided
- Current deadline is shortly after posting date, may require clarification
- Further details on the selection criteria are lacking
- Precise specifications for the RO system not detailed
- Potential bidders may want clarification on design approval timelines
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