J045--High Pressure Steam Piping Replacement

ulveda Ambulatory Care Center. 1.c. Project Location: VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center 1.d. Solicitation Type - Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26226Q1131. 1.e. Set Aside: This solicitation is issued as a small business set aside. 1.f. Applicable NAICS code: 238220, Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors. 1.g. Small Business Size Standard: $19 million 1.h. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 1.i. Period of Performance: 90 days 1.j. Wage Determination applicable to this project: SCA WD 2015-5613 revision 32 1.k. Request for Information (RFI) should be submitted via email no later than 2pm PST Monday, July 20th, 2026, to ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov 1.l. Job walk will be conducted at 10am on Thursday, July 16th, 2026.� Participants will meet with Dexter Jones at Building 200, VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, 16111 Plummer St, North Hills, CA 91343. Please reach out to Dexter Jones at (747) 202-8826 if you need to locate the meeting point. The location map can be found in the attachments. Please email Ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov to indicate intent to participate 1.m. Offers will be evaluated utilizing price-only with special-standards-of-responsibility. Offerors who fail to meet any special standard of responsibility will not be eligible to receive contract award. 2. Statement of Work 2.1. Objective. VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a contractor to remove and replace the pressure-reducing valve station at Building 200 of the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center. 2.2. Background. The high-pressure steam piping system is deteriorating and the valves require replacement. The valves no longer seal to stop steam from entering the building. The traps and piping are also deteriorated and require replacement. . 2.3. Scope. This project consists of the removal and replacement of Pressure Reducing Valve Station at VA Sepulveda Building 200. The existing parts will be replaced with new Armstrong GP-2000 Carbon Steel steam regulators, along with associated steam traps, piping, and fittings. We will also be installing a new Quadax isolation valve on the station. Contractor must be able to provide this brand name or equivalent equipment if it meets the specifications attached to the solicitation. The equipment must be either forged or cast steel (no cast iron) Equipment to be Installed in Building 200 (2) Armstrong Steam Regulators (2) Globe Valves, Carbon Steel (2) Titan Y-strainers with Blowdown (2) Armstrong Drip Trap assemblies (2) Quadax Isolation Valves, Carbon Steel All new pipes, valves, and fittings to replace outdated or corroded components and improve system accessibility. Contractor must perform the following tasks: Demolition Isolate steam& condensate system at the point of connection. Disconnect existing steam pressure regulators assemblies, steam trap assemblies, and associated piping. Remove old parts and related components from the site. Installation Install two new Armstrong GP-2000CS Steam Pressure Regulators Install two new Globe Valves on bypasses, carbon steel Install two new Titan Y-strainers with blowdown, carbon steel Install two new Quadax Butterfly Quad Gate Valve FLG 150 Carbon Steel/Stainless Steel Gear Operated Install two new Armstrong TVS-4000 with 2011 Drip steam traps. Replace and reconfigure piping, valves, and fittings as necessary to improve layout for serviceability. Ensure all new components are installed to manufacturer specifications and in accordance with applicable codes and VA standards. Sequencing & Phasing Phase 1 (Weekend work): Install first steam pressure regulator assembly and minimize disruption to building operations. Phase 2 (Weekend work): Install second steam pressure regulator assembly and minimize disruption to building operations. Insulation / Pipe Labeling Insulate all new piping with 1.5 thick fiberglass insulation and aluminum jacketing Label all new piping with media type and flow direction Insulation install should take 1 - 2 days to complete Testing & Start-Up Perform pressure testing on all new piping. Verify operation of both steam pressure regulators and steam trap assemblies. Check system for leaks, proper flow, and pressure setpoints. Safety & Compliance Follow all VA safety protocols, OSHA requirements. Maintain clean work areas and always ensure safe access routes. Comply with VA hot work permit requirements when applicable. 2.4. Performance Monitoring. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will monitor contractor performance and certify the work was done in accordance with the SOW. 2.5. Period of Performance. The period of performance will be 90 days. Work will be performed in a manner that minimizes disruption to building operations, including after-hours work for the initial steam regulators changeover Work Hours Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 7:00am 3:00pm Pacific time. National Holidays: New Year s Day January 01 Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 04 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 b. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a national holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National holiday by U.S. Government Agencies, and any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America. Overtime & Holiday Pay: Overtime pay is at the rate of one and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of eight up to and including 12 hours in any workday, and for the first eight hours of work on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek. Overtime pay also includes Federal Holidays. 2.6. Contractor Personnel Background Requirements. a. The Office of Security and Law Enforcement provide Department-wide policy on the assignment of appropriate position sensitivity designations associated with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) positions involving national security and public trust responsibilities, and on the level of background investigations required for applicants for, and incumbents of, those positions. In addition to VA employees, the policy and investigative requirements are applicable to Contractor personnel who require access to VA computer systems designated as sensitive. b. Personnel who require access to VA computer systems shall be subject to all necessary background investigations and receive a favorable adjudication from the VA Office of Security and Law Enforcement to ensure compliance with such policy. If such investigation has not been completed prior to contract commencement, the Contractor shall be responsible for the actions of those individuals performing under the contract. c. Should the contract require Contractor personnel to maintain U.S. citizenship, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance. Regardless of U.S. citizenship requirements, Contractor personnel are required to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, unless otherwise specified in this contract or agreed to by the Government. d. The cost of such investigations shall be borne by the Contractor, either in advance or as reimbursement to the Governmen