Opportunity
SAM #36C24227Q0097
VA Western New York Backflow Prevention Testing, Maintenance, and Emergency Repair
Buyer
VA Network Contract Office 02
Posted
October 28, 2026
Respond By
November 06, 2026
Identifier
36C24227Q0097
NAICS
238220
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking market research responses for backflow prevention services at VA Western New York Healthcare System facilities in Buffalo and Batavia. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 (VISN 2), Network Contracting Office 2. Contract Specialist: Tiffany Vazquez-Simon. - Notice status: Sources Sought for market research; this is not a solicitation or contract award. - Services requested: Testing, inspection, maintenance, and emergency repair for 58 existing backflow assemblies: 45 in Buffalo and 13 in Batavia. No product part numbers are identified. - Service requirements: Perform annual tests and inspections, document results, and submit Form DOH-1013 for each device. Repair, retest, or replace failed assemblies only after providing a quote and receiving Government approval. Provide engineering and regulatory submissions for new or modified assemblies. - Emergency response: Maintain 24/7 availability, arrive onsite within two hours of an emergency call, stabilize and correct failures, and submit a written report within 48 hours. - Qualifications and work conditions: Provide labor, materials, equipment, transportation, certifications, and supervision. Testers must hold valid NYSDOH certification, and the contractor must hold a City of Buffalo Master Plumber license. Routine work is scheduled on weekdays and coordinated with facility staff to minimize disruption. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs or commercial vendors are identified. The named Government contact is Tiffany Vazquez-Simon.
Description
The VA Western New York Healthcare System (VAWNYHS) facilities located at 3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo NY 14223 and 222 Richmond Ave, Batavia NY 14020 are seeking a firm fixed price contract for a base year plus four (4) option year periods for annual scheduled backflow prevention testing to also include emergency repair.