J044--Replace A307 Bolts
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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), specifically the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, is soliciting proposals for the replacement of non-compliant A307 bolts at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, GA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with proposals due by May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This project involves the removal and replacement of approximately 752 non-compliant bolt sets (5,216 individual bolts) in steam and hot water systems across the A, B, and C Buildings of the Atlanta VA Medical Center. The existing A307 bolts, deemed inappropriate for elevated temperatures, will be replaced with compliant ASTM A193 Grade B7 studs and ASTM A194 Grade 2H heavy hex nuts. The scope includes pipe sizes ranging from 1-inch to 12-inch, insulation removal and restoration, cleaning of fastener surfaces, and application of anti-seize compound. The contractor must utilize the single-stud sequential replacement (hot bolting) method in accordance with ASME PCC-2, Article 3.11. Deliverables include certified mill test reports for all fastener material, a bolt replacement log, photo documentation, and a final closeout package.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 270 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Place of Performance: Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033, USA
- Product Service Code: J044 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Furnace, Steam Plant, And Drying Equipment; And Nuclear Reactors)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors) with a Small Business Size Standard of $19 Million.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Questions (RFIs) Due: May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
- Key Submission Requirements:
- Company experience narrative (maximum 2 pages)
- List of at least two prior projects demonstrating bolted-joint experience
- Proposed personnel roster and resumes (Project Supervisor, Lead Technician, at least one additional Technician)
- Certification documentation (pipefitter/steamfitter certification, ASME PCC-1 certificate)
Eligibility & Point of Contact
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Contact: David Parente, Contracting Officer, David.Parente@va.gov, 843-252-6747. All interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov and have current Representations and Certifications.