N045--Service Contract Services For Temporary Boiler
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 San Diego VA Healthcare System, is soliciting proposals for Service Contract Services for Temporary Steam Boiler Equipment. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity aims to secure an 800HP temporary steam boiler to ensure N+1 compliance for the Central Utilities Plant. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price award with an estimated base period value of $19 Million. Offers are due by April 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the comprehensive provision of an 800 HP rental boiler, including:
- Installation, commissioning, and removal of the boiler.
- Integration into the existing 125 PSIG steam grid.
- Provision of all necessary labor, materials, transportation (including oversized load permits and escorts), rental lifts, piping, and fittings.
- Assistance with final utility connections (Steam, Feedwater, Natural Gas, #2 Oil, Blowdown, Cooling Water, Condensate Return, Water Chemistry Feed Line).
- Compliance with industry standards, VA standards, manufacturer specifications, and applicable safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA).
- Site restoration following boiler removal.
- Adherence to VA security and badging requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with two additional one-year option periods.
- Estimated Value: $19 Million for the base period.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors)
- Product Service Code (PSC): N045 (Installation Of Equipment: Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment)
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) in accordance with VAAR 852.219-73 and 38 U.S.C. 8127. Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database. Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) is required, specifically 50% for services and 75% for special trade construction.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: April 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST.
- Questions Due: April 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST.
- Submission Method: Via email to Felicia.Simpson@va.gov.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and non-price factors including Technical Approach, Experience, and Required Documents. This is not a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) acquisition.
- Required Documents: VA Form 10091, W-9, FMS Vendor File Update Form, SAM registration verification, and signed VAAR 852.219-75 certification.
Additional Notes
Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network. Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of any amendments.