H344--Combustion tuning/instrument calibrations for boilers at Veterans Affairs Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, NV.
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), is soliciting proposals for combustion tuning and instrument calibration services for three Nebraska high-pressure water tube boilers, a DA Tank, and a Condensate Tank at the Veterans Affairs Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) in Reno, NV. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due April 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide semiannual tuning and combustion testing/calibration for natural gas and oil burners, along with semiannual calibration of monitoring and control systems (transmitters) for the boilers, DA Tank, and Condensate Tank. Key requirements include testing the Low flue Gas Oxygen Level Interlock on all boilers, providing detailed written reports, and ensuring technicians have at least one year of trade school and five years of relevant experience. Technicians must use calibrated portable electronic flue gas analyzers and necessary hardware/software. All services must comply with VHA Directive 1810, VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, and NFPA standards.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Base year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) plus four option years.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $19 Million (This value also matches the NAICS size standard).
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 Million size standard.
- Product Service Code: H344 (Inspection And Laboratory Services)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with evaluation preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), or those subcontracting with them.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via email to gary.christensen@va.gov. Quotes should be organized into three PDF volumes: Technical, Experience, and Price. All questions must be submitted via email to the same address by March 25, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT. Offerors must be registered in SAM and possess a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Evaluation will be based on best value, considering Technical Capability (5+ years experience in specific combustion controls, calibration, and boiler systems), SDVOSB/VOSB Evaluation Preference, Past Performance (favoring VA or government facilities), and Price. The period of acceptance for offers is 14 calendar days.
Additional Notes
A Wage Determination (WD 2015-5593 REV 27) for Nevada (Storey and Washoe counties) is included, outlining minimum wage rates, fringe benefits, paid sick leave (EO 13706), minimum wage (EO 13658), vacation, holidays, and hazardous pay differentials. Offerors must comply with numerous FAR and VAAR clauses incorporated by reference.