Opportunity
SAM #36C25726Q0687
Steam Tunnel Repairs at Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center (Central Texas VA)
Buyer
VA Contracting Office 17
Posted
June 22, 2026
Respond By
June 30, 2026
Identifier
36C25726Q0687
NAICS
238290, 237990
The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 17 (NCO 17) and Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, is seeking contractors for steam tunnel repairs at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office 17 (NCO 17) - Central Texas Veterans Health Care System - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Sika (Backer Rod, Sikaflex Construction Sealant, SIKA Swellstop) - Alchemy Spectec (Waterproofing material) - QUIKRETE (Quick Setting Cement) - Lithonia Lighting (DMW2 LED fixture) - Killark (MBF131 fixture) - Products/Services Requested: - Steam tunnel repair services including labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, testing, and commissioning - Waterproofing materials for tunnel joints (Sika, Alchemy Spectec, SIKA Swellstop) - Quick setting cement for concrete repairs (QUIKRETE) - Calcium silicate insulation replacement - LED and incandescent light fixtures (Lithonia Lighting DMW2, Killark MBF131) - Removal of debris and replacement/repair of electrical fixtures - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 for confined space entry - All work must be field-verified and adhere to VA, federal, state, and local codes - Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment - Waterproofing, insulation, and electrical repairs must use specified OEM products or VA-approved equivalents - Documentation and commissioning required for all repairs
Description
Page 4 of 4 Page 1 of Page 1 of This market research notice is being conducted by Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17- VA South Texas (VASTHCS) facilities.
The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) requires repairs to the existing steam tunnel system at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the labor, equipment, tools, materials, testing, installation, waterproofing, electrical replacements, insulation replacement, documentation, and all confined space work required to complete the project in accordance with VA standards and all applicable federal, state, and local codes.
SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, testing, confined-space entry procedures, and commissioning required to: Repair water intrusion damaged tunnel sections, risers, and vaults. Waterproof the tunnel system to reduce future water intrusion. Replace missing or damaged insulation. Replace light bulbs or fixtures that cannot be repaired. Repair leaking discharge pipe. Remove all debris from tunnel. Conduct all work inside steam tunnels in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit Required Confined Space requirements, VA safety policies, and CTVHCS safety procedures. Pertinent VA files, drawings, and reference materials will be provided to the Contractor. All information must be field verified by the Contractor. Data provided by the Government is not guaranteed to be complete. Contractor shall follow all VA standards and codes located at: http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Structural Repairs A. Waterproofing of Risers, Vaults, and Manholes: Install new waterproofing on all risers at vaults and service manholes. Install backer rod and joint filler using approved equivalent materials: Sika Backer Rod and Sikaflex Construction Sealant. Seal all joints and cracks exhibiting water intrusion. Remove deteriorated concrete from joints. Install SIKA Swellstop or Alchemy Spectec (or VA approved equal). Install waterproof protection over all repair areas. Concrete Work: Remove all spalled concrete. Install concrete surface repair using a thin patch material comparable to QUIKRETE Quick Setting Cement. C. Insulation Work: Replace missing or damaged insulation with Calcium Silicate or equivalent. Electrical Repairs The Contractor shall replace the following electrical components inside the tunnel system: Replace unserviceable lights with LED equivalents. Replace fixtures as needed with approved models including Lithonia Lighting DMW2, Killark MBF131, and incandescent fixtures where required.
Responses shall include: Business Name Business Address Point of Contact Name Phone Number E-mail Address SAM UID Number Currently registered in SAM (Yes or No). If Yes, provide expiration date. NAICS code Business Size: Small or Large Type of Business: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned (WOSB), etc. GSA or VA FSS Contract Number, if applicable
All businesses eligible to provide these supplies are encouraged to reply as this information may be used to determine potential set-asides for the above-noted requirement.
Send responses to both the Contract Specialist.
Contract Specialist: Mr. Rafael Rodriguez at Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov
Responses in the email subject line shall state: 36C25726Q0687, Sources Sought Notice Responses due date: 06/30/2026- 11:00 AM CT DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.