# 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.

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