4610--Replace Water Softener 539-26-503

The VA is seeking a qualified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to fully demolish the existing water‑softening system at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center and install a new Culligan CSM‑540‑3 ASME Duplex Water Softener. The scope includes removal of tanks, brine tank, valves, piping, and controls; rigging and placement of the new system; all associated mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work; integration with existing domestic water and mechanical systems; system testing, commissioning, and staff training. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, set‑aside for SDVOSBs only, with a one‑year warranty and a performance period of roughly one year. • Location: Cincinnati VA Medical Center, 3200 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH • Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price RFQ, SDVOSB set‑aside • Estimated total value: approx. $19 million (per solicitation) • Period of performance: 09‑01‑2026 to 08‑27/31‑2027 (≈12 months) • Required deliverables: complete demolition, new softener installation, mechanical/plumbing/electrical work, testing, commissioning, training, as‑built documentation, one‑year warranty • Mandatory qualifications: VA‑certified SDVOSB, compliance with VA Master Spec 22‑31‑11, applicable wage determinations, and all federal contracting clauses.