About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for market research to establish a firm-fixed-price contract for annual backflow prevention testing, maintenance, and emergency repairs. The required services will support VA Western New York Healthcare System facilities located in Buffalo, New York, and Batavia, New York. The scope includes providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for backflow preventer inspections, along with 24/7 year-round emergency availability. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a capability statement that includes point of contact information, SAM UEI number, proof of valid NYSDOH backflow tester certification, a City of Buffalo master plumber license, and a two-hour onsite emergency response commitment. Applicants must also provide two to three instances of relevant past experience, details on subcontracting or teaming agreements, and identify any applicable Federal Supply Schedules. Responses must be emailed to Contract Specialist Tiffany Vazquez-Simon by November 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of work
- Annual scheduled testing and inspection on 58 backflow preventers across two facilities
- Initial inspections completed no later than 60 days after contract award
- Preventive maintenance, repair, and replacement of failed backflow assemblies
- 24/7 emergency repair services with a two-hour onsite response commitment
- Submission of DOH-1013 forms, DOH-347 applications, and engineering documentation
- Testing and recertifying newly installed backflow preventers as required
Minimum qualifications
- Valid NYSDOH backflow tester certification listed in the Statewide NYSDOH database
- City of Buffalo Master Plumber license
- Two-hour onsite emergency response commitment
- Capability to perform work safely in an operating hospital environment
- Two to three instances of past experience demonstrating firm is regularly engaged in this type of work
Documents to include with your response
- Company or individual name and address
- Point of contact information
- Capability statement
- Examples of same or similar work performed at other facilities
- SAM UEI number
- Socio-economic status documentation
- Proof of site location and proximity plan for self-performance
- Proof of NYSDOH backflow certifications and Master Plumber license
- Identification of intended subcontractors and details on prime vs subcontractor tasks
- Listing of any intended teaming agreements
Key dates
- Response Date
- 11-06-2026 10:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Email capability statement and required information to Contract Specialist Tiffany Vazquez-Simon at [email protected]
Contract details
- Term
- Estimated base year from 12/01/2026 to 11/30/2027 with four 4 option year periods
- Place of performance
- VA Western New York Healthcare System facilities at 3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 and 222 Richmond Ave, Batavia, NY 14020
Federal notice details
- Solicitation number
- 36C24227Q0097
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Buying office
- 242-Network Contract Office 02 (36C242)
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 6, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 28, 2026
- NAICS
- 238220 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Product/service code
- H245
- Place of performance
- Buffalo, NY, 14215
- Contracting contact
- Tiffany Vazquez-Simon, Contract Specialist
tiffany.vazquez-simon@va.gov
914-737-4400
Source: SAM.gov. Read the official notice for the complete description and current instructions.
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (36C242) with descriptions matching "backflow prevention" or "backflow", performed in NY. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| I-2-I SOLUTIONS, INC.36C24226P0794 · BACKFLOW PREVENTER ANNUAL TESTING FOR NORTHPORT VA MEDICAL CENTER IN NORTHPORT, NY. | $17,225 | Aug 31, 2027 |
| RYDVET LLC36C24221P0207 · ANNUAL TESTING INSPECTION CERTIFICATION BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FIRE SPRINKLER DOMESTI | $52,750 | Nov 30, 2025 |
| ABSOLUTE FIRE PROTECTION LLC36C24223P1790 · TESTING, CLEANING AND REPAIR OF BACKFLOW DEVICE | $12,600 | Mar 31, 2024 |
| WELCH CONSTRUCTION INC.36C24221C0031 · BACKFLOW PREVENTION | $207.0K | Dec 20, 2021 |
| GEO BANCROFT ENGINEERING LLC36C24218C0155 · DESIGN- BACKFLOW PREVENTION | $250.7K | Apr 24, 2020 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). This is not this requirement's award history.
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Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 238220, since Oct 1, 2024
1,974 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
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Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.