The Department of Veterans Affairs needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to test backflow prevention assemblies at the Sepulveda VA Medical Center.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Department of Veterans Affairs needs a contractor to test 33 backflow prevention assemblies at the Sepulveda VA Medical Center. The contractor will test various types and sizes of assemblies, including Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly, Double Check Valve Assembly, Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly, and Spill-Resistant Vacuum Breaker units. The contractor will verify and document device type, size, serial number, location, and test values.
What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a firm fixed price contract with a period of performance of 45 days from the date the purchase order is awarded. The contractor will complete all required backflow test forms and submit them to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, City of LA, County Public Health.
How will they pick the winner? The Department of Veterans Affairs will evaluate the contractor's qualifications, experience, and past performance. The contractor must hold current certification as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester in the state of performance and maintain valid calibration records for all test equipment.
When and how do you bid? Bids are due on June 8, 2026, at 9:00 PM EST. The contractor must submit a written proposal, including a detailed scope of work, a list of personnel, and a description of their experience and qualifications. The proposal must be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities website.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.