36C26126Q0778_Sources Sought.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* Boiler Safety Device Testing

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*

95652-2613

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C26126Q0778

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 06-10-2026 4:00PM PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA

ARCHIVE 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* H299

NAICS CODE* 238220

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Karen Cooper karen.cooper332@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS VA Central California Health Care System Central Energy Plant (Building 2) 2615 E. Clinton Avenue

Fresno CA

POSTAL CODE 93703

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov URL DESCRIPTION Department of Veterans Affairs

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE – BOILER SAFETY

DEVICE TESTING SERVICES FOR VA CENTRAL CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

(VACCHCS), FRESNO, CA

THIS IS ONLY A SOURCES SOUGHT / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.

The intent of this Sources Sought Announcement is to assist in our decision-making process for services procurement. This is not a solicitation, nor request for quotes or proposals. Through the receipt of responses, this will enable a more precise type of procurement process. The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award of a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Any inquiries are to be made in writing by email to the point of contact, Karen Cooper, Contract Specialist.

Responses to this notice shall be sent by email to karen.cooper332@va.gov by the due date and time of 06/10/2026 by 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Upon receipt of capabilities statement, the Government may request additional information, including rough order of magnitude pricing, to support market research. Only capabilities statement that describe Boiler Safety Device Testing Services will be accepted.

General Intention and Requirements The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research to identify qualified firms capable of providing Boiler Safety Device Testing Services in support of the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) Central Energy Plant located in Fresno, California.

The Government is specifically seeking information regarding contractor capability, experience, geographic availability, and business size status to assist in determining the most appropriate acquisition strategy for this requirement.

The Government anticipates a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) services contract for Boiler Safety Device Testing Services.

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, management, tools, testing equipment, transportation, permits, personal protective equipment (PPE), and qualified personnel necessary to perform recurring inspection and testing services for boiler plant equipment, pressure vessel inspections, and Boiler External Inspection (BEI) safety devices located within the Central Energy Plant.

Services are anticipated to include:

• Monthly boiler safety device testing activities

• One Government-scheduled semiannual boiler safety device inspection/testing cycle per contract year

• Boiler pressure vessel inspection support

• Boiler External Inspection (BEI) safety device testing

• Completion of Government-provided testing checklists

• Deficiency identification and reporting

• Inspection and testing documentation

This requirement is for inspection and testing services only.

The contractor shall not perform repairs, corrective maintenance, equipment replacement, valve replacement, system modifications, or warranty work under this requirement.

The contractor shall perform services in accordance with:

• VHA Directive 1810

• VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing Manual

• Government-provided testing checklists

• Applicable manufacturer recommendations

• OSHA requirements

• Federal, State, and local regulations

The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for informational purposes.

Contractor Qualifications The draft PWS requires the contractor to qualify as a “Qualified Testing Contractor” as defined by VHA Directive 1810.

Respondents should identify:

• Experience performing boiler safety device testing services

• Experience performing services at VA Medical Centers

• Experience performing services at hospitals, healthcare facilities, or central energy plants

• Experience performing testing in accordance with the VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing Manual

• Number of VA facilities where similar services have been performed

Place of Performance VA Central California Health Care System, Central Energy Plant (Building 2), 2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703

Interested vendors are requested to submit the following information:

1. Company Name, Company Address, Point of Contact, Email Address, Phone Number

2. UEI Number

3. Business Size and Socioeconomic Status (i.e. Large/Small Business, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, 8(a), or Other)

4. Confirmation of active SAM registration

5. Capability Statement describing the firm's ability to perform the services described in the attached PWS

6. Description of experience performing:

• Boiler safety device testing

• Boiler pressure vessel inspections

• Boiler plant inspection/testing services

• Central Energy Plant inspection/testing services

7. Identify at least three facilities where similar services have been performed. Include:

• Facility Name

• Location

• Brief Description of Services Performed

8. Does your firm meet the VHA Directive 1810 definition of a Qualified Testing Contractor?

9. Does your firm currently maintain personnel, office locations, or operational support capability within California?

10. If personnel are not located within California, describe how services would be provided to the Fresno, California location.

11. Identify any licenses, certifications, training, or qualifications your firm believes are required to perform this requirement.

12. Provide recommendations regarding:

• Appropriate NAICS Code

• Appropriate PSC Code

13. Sub-Contracting Intentions. This area will be heavily scrutinized so as to avoid pass-through acquisitions; If subcontractors are anticipated, identify:

• Subcontractor Name

• Type of Work to be Performed

• Percentage of Work Anticipated

14. If applicable, any existing IDIQ contracts in which these items/services can be ordered from (e.g. GSA, NASA SEWP, DLA eCAT, VA SAC, or VA NAC)

Set-Aside Determination In accordance with the Veterans First Contracting Program and the VA Rule of Two (Kingdomware v. United States), the Government will use the results of this Sources Sought to determine whether there is a reasonable expectation of receiving offers from two or more verified SDVOSB or VOSB firms at fair and reasonable pricing.

Responses to this notice will assist the Government in making the appropriate set-aside determination.

Potential Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award (See Internet Site https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). Potential Offerors must also have a current Online Representations and Certification Application on file with SAM.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Responses shall be submitted electronically to:

Karen Cooper, Contract Specialist, karen.cooper332@va.gov

Subject Line:

Sources Sought Response – Boiler Safety Device Testing Services – Fresno, CA

Responses are due no later than: 10 June 2026, 4:00 PM Pacific Time

Responses should not exceed five (5) pages, excluding certifications and supporting documentation.

mailto:karen.cooper332@va.gov