W045--Service Contract Rental of Temporary Steam Boiler
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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), Network Contract Office 22 (NCO 22), has issued a Presolicitation for a service contract for the rental of temporary steam boilers for the San Diego Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in San Diego, California. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Responses are due March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the rental of one (1) 800 HP Clever Brooks Steam Boiler and one (1) Mobile Office with AC/Heating. The service contract will cover one year of rental, including integration into the existing 125 PSIG steam grid at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. Key deliverables encompass all necessary labor, materials, annual maintenance, APCD permitting, and engineering support. The boiler must be capable of running on Natural Gas (9ppm NOx) and #2 Oil, with a Max Fuel Input of 33,600,000 BTU/Hr and a Steam Capacity of 31,050 lbs/hr at 212°F. Annual maintenance includes inspections, gasket replacement, safety valve service, component inspection, scale removal, combustion tunes, and quarterly safety checks. The vendor is responsible for obtaining and renewing all required permits.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (leading to Solicitation/RFP/RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) (FAR 19.14)
- Product Service Code: W045 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 532490 (Rental and Leasing of Other Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies) with a $40.0 Million size standard.
- Place of Performance: San Diego Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92161.
Submission & Evaluation
The response date for this opportunity is March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time. Specific submission instructions are expected to be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation document. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation.
Additional Notes
This presolicitation follows a prior Sources Sought Announcement (Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0508) which indicated the VA's mandate under Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for SDVOSBs. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, and SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must also be registered in the SBA DSBS Registry. The primary point of contact is Felicia Simpson, Contracting Officer, at felicia.simpson@va.gov or (480) 466-7919.