Base or VA center · Washington
Plumbing contracts at VA Seattle
Also called: Seattle VA Medical Center
Numbers cover FY2021–FY2025 (Oct 2020 – Sep 2025). Data as of Oct 21, 2026; complete through Sep 21, 2026. Data status
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Typical award (median)
$66,963
The middle of 31 priced awards, FY2021–FY2025. Half were between $24.9k and $155k.
Typical number of bids
–
No bid counts: most awards here were orders under single-award contracts, where no one else could bid.
Won by small businesses
90%
Share of the 31 priced awards.
Median = the middle award: half were smaller, half were larger. Bids = how many offers the agency received.
What this means
- The middle plumbing award at VA Seattle was $67k (FY2021-FY2025, 31 priced awards).
- That is 2.3 times the median for plumbing in Washington ($28.5k).
- Small businesses won 90% of priced awards.
- The top 3 winners took 97% of priced awards.
- 97% of priced awards went to companies based within 100 miles of the work.
- Tip 90% of these awards were task orders under single-award contracts (IDIQs). Only the company holding that contract could get them, so watch for the umbrella contract to be re-bid.
- Tip 90% of awards with a reported set-aside were reserved for small businesses, so small firms were not bidding against large companies.
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Awards per year
- FY2025, the latest full year: 8 awards
- FY2026 is still being reported
Show the numbers
| Year | Awards | Median award |
|---|---|---|
| FY2016 | 0 | – |
| FY2017 | 1 | – |
| FY2018 | 6 | $64,888 |
| FY2019 | 3 | – |
| FY2020 | 4 | – |
| FY2021 | 8 | $76,126 |
| FY2022 | 7 | $73,094 |
| FY2023 | 1 | – |
| FY2024 | 7 | $35,506 |
| FY2025 | 8 | $23,589 |
| FY2026 (provisional) | 5 | $34,295 |
Award sizes
- Holds the median award, $66,963
Recent awards
The latest 25 awards, newest first. Each contract number opens its official record on USAspending.gov.
| Project | How it was awarded | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Puget Sound VA Medical Center - American Lake Campus, Washington. Task Order for Plumbing Pump Replacement Services 36C26026N0182 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $34,295 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Plumbing and HVAC-R Maintenance SATOC, IDIQ- Task Order for ACM Gaskets and PRV Replacement Services at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center - Seattle Washington Campus. 36C26026N0133 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $13,668 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Puget Sound VA Medical Center - Seattle Washington, Plumbing and SATOC, Task Order for Bulding 13 AHU-2 Repair Services. 36C26026N0102 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $13,703 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Puget Sound VA Medical - Seattle, Washington SATOC, Task Order for Drain Line and Plumbing Services Repairs. 36C26026N0103 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $56,974 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Puget Sound VA Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, SATOC Task Order for Cold Water Riser and Plumbing Repair Services. 36C26026N0097 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $83,446 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Plumbing and HVAC-R IDIQ- Task Order for VA Puget Sound Health Care System for Seattle Campus Medical Air Compressor Installation Services 36C26025N0288 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $297,720 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Plumbing and HVAC-R Maintenance SATOC, IDIQ- Seattle Chiller Annual Maintenance and Inspection Services. 36C26025N0180 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $23,609 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Puget Sound VA Medical Center - SATOC Task Order for Seattle Retail Store Split Unit and 6-TON HVAC Units Installation. 36C26025N0158 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $191,830 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Seattle VA Medical Center- Valve Tanks Repair Services 36C26025N0099 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $3,357 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Puget Sound VA Medical Center- Seattle Campus- Kiosk AC Unit Removal and AC Unit Installation. 36C26025N0096 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $9,664 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Nov 15, 2024 | NFS Dishwasher Repair at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Campus 36C26025N0098 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $9,185 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Seattle Washington VA Medical Center- Plumbing and HVAC-R Maintenance SATOC, IDIQ Boiler Tube and Safety Valve Replacement. 36C26025N0078 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $160,392 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Plumbing and HVAC-R Maintenance SATOC, IDIQ, Fuel Tank Water and Sediment Removal in Support of Puget Sound VA HCS - Seattle, WA 98108 36C26025N0060 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $23,569 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Ratification 36C26024P1200 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | NCH Corporation | $7,500 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Plumbing and HVAC-R Maintenance SATOC, IDIQ Inpatient Pharmacy HEPA Filter Install at Seattle VAMC, Seattle, WA 36C26024N0453 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $201,947 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| May 20, 2024 | Plumbing and HVAC-R Maintenance SATOC, IDIQ Seattle VAMC Chiller Motor Removal and Bearing Repair in Seattle, WA 98108 36C26024N0308 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $35,506 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Puget Sound Maintenance IDIQ, Incorporate Construction Wage Rates Pricing 36C26024N0243 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $32,541 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Underground Water Line/Valve Repair at Canteen BLDG 36C26024N0148 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $75,252 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Plumbing and HVAC-R Maintenance SATOC, IDIQ Puget Sound Drain Project 36C26024N0085 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $31,941 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Backflow Repair and Replacement, Puget Sound VAHCS 36C26024N0072 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $207,744 | 3 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Mar 17, 2023 | EO14042 IDIQ SATOC | HVAC&Plumbing 36C26023N0265 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $66,963 | 2 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Jun 14, 2022 | EO14042 IDIQ SATOC | HVAC&Plumbing 36C26022N0518 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $73,094 | 2 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Boiler Feed Pump Repairs 36C26022N0387 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $45,868 | 2 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Seattle VAMC Heat Exchanger Repairs 36C26022N0315 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $249,874 | 2 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Seattle VAMC BAS Upgrade 36C26022N0202 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Avalon Contracting Inc | $77,100 | 2 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
Value at award = the contract value when it was signed. Bids = offers received; "–" means not reported. Set-aside = reserved for a group, such as small or veteran-owned businesses. IDIQ = an umbrella contract; work under it is placed as task orders.
Who won
Companies with the most priced awards here, FY2021–FY2025.
| # | Company | Awards | Total value at award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avalon Contracting Inc | 28 | $2,357,100 |
| 2 | Auburn Mechanical, Inc. | 1 | $324,951 |
| 3 | Ats Automation, Inc. | 1 | $217,331 |
| 4 | NCH Corporation | 1 | $7,500 |
How the work was bought
Competition
Was the work open to bids?
- Order (single-award IDIQ) 28 (90%)
A task order under an IDIQ held by one company. No new competition, so it is left out of bid statistics.
- Not competed 3 (10%)
Sole-source: only one company was asked.
Set-asides
Set-aside = reserved for a group of businesses.
- Veteran-owned 28 (90%)
Reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned (VOSB) small businesses.
- Open to all 3 (10%)
No set-aside: any size of business could bid.
Contracting offices buying here
Umbrella contracts used here
Many jobs are placed as task orders under an IDIQ: an umbrella contract with no fixed amount. Only the companies holding it can get those orders. A "multiple-award" IDIQ is shared by several companies, who compete for each order. "–" = not reported.
| Contract | Type | Orders | Ordering ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36C26018D0062 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 2 offers | 14 | May 3, 2023 |
| 36C26023D0050 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 3 offers | 14 | May 31, 2028 |
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