J045--Boiler Economizer Inspection
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259), is seeking Boiler Economizer Inspection Services for the Cleaver Brooks boilers 1, 2, and 3 at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (VAMC). This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The objective is to identify any necessary repairs or maintenance for the economizer system components. Offers are due by May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform inspections on Cleaver Brooks boilers 1, 2, and 3, conducting work on one boiler at a time, with an estimated duration of one week per boiler. Key deliverables include:
- Evaluating system components and identifying deficiencies or required repairs.
- Coordinating any anticipated system impacts or outages with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in advance.
- Ensuring all work conforms to applicable VA, federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards.
- Abiding by all Safety, Security, and Infection Control Policies and Procedures of the Oklahoma City VA HCS.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Product/Service Code: J045 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment).
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).
- Estimated Value: $19 Million (Note: This appears to be an estimate for the contract, not necessarily the value of this specific solicitation).
- Performance Period: A base period from May 29, 2026, to May 28, 2027.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM MDT.
- Questions Due: May 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM MDT.
- Submission Method: Email responses to peyton.wilkerson1@va.gov.
- Required Forms: Completed SF 1449 (Page 1), Completed Price Schedule, and an affirmation of Limitations of Subcontracting.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Price and Technical Capability, as detailed in FAR 52.212-2.
- Important Note: This is a Request for Quote (RFQ); proposals will not be accepted. Variations in unit of issue or quantities in the Price Schedule will not be accepted.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of both offer and award. Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) requirements is mandatory, specifically for special trade contractors, ensuring not more than 75% of the contract amount is paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs. Offerors must demonstrate or state the ability to work on and perform inspections on the boiler components.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses, including those related to security, payment, and labor standards.