Z1NB--NEW: Bonham Boiler Plant Testing and Maintenance | 549 | Amendment for Questions
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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) is soliciting proposals for Bonham Boiler Plant Testing and Maintenance services at the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center (SRMVC) in Bonham, Texas. This opportunity is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The services are required to ensure reliable and compliant operation of the boiler plant. Proposals are due April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive testing and maintenance services for three boilers. Key requirements include:
- Semi-Annual Safety Device Testing: Twice per year (spring and fall), including combustion tuning for fuel oil and natural gas.
- Preventive Maintenance: Semi-annual and annual maintenance for specified equipment.
- Instrumentation Testing and Calibration: Annually.
- Annual Boiler Inspections: Internal and external inspections for all three boilers.
- One-time Inspections (Base Year Only): Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of the deaerating feed tank and inspection of boiler chimneys and stacks.
- Repair Services: Emergency and non-emergency repairs with a Not-To-Exceed (NTE) line item.
- Reporting: Daily service reports, detailed final reports for each site visit, PM checklists, and calibration certificates.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027) and four (4) option years.
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Bonham VA Medical Center, Bonham, TX 75418.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a total set-aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: Monday, April 28, 2026, by 3:00 PM CDT.
- Submission Method: Via email to Crystal.Carabajal@va.gov.
- Proposal Format: Two separate volumes (Volume I: Solicitation, Offer, Reps/Certs, Technical, Price, Past Performance; Volume II: Redacted Technical Approach).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance.
- Award Basis: Best overall value to the Government from a technically acceptable offeror.
Key Dates & Notes
- Mandatory Site Visit: Was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 1:00 pm CDT.
- Questions & Answers: An amendment (0001) includes Q&A submitted by April 17, 2026.
- Amendment Acknowledgment: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001.
- Failure to submit a complete offer will result in removal from consideration.
- Contact: Crystal Carabajal, Contract Specialist, crystal.carabajal@va.gov, 210-915-4076.