Exhibit 1 Vault Pictures Vault 2.6.zip

This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 for market research purposes regarding a Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) construction project at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), Menlo Park Department. The project, classified as Z1NZ (Maintenance of Other Utilities) under NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), seeks qualified small business contractors to address critical deficiencies in the existing steam distribution and condensate return systems, which have exceeded their operational lifespan and are experiencing severe leaks requiring 100% make-up water to maintain boiler operations.

The contractor must accomplish two primary objectives: (1) Repair all leaking portions of the steam and condensate systems by replacing equipment, components, and hardware within ten specifically identified steam vaults, drain all flooded vaults, and provide temporary domestic hot water propane heaters to eight buildings during steam system shutdowns; and (2) conduct inspections of the corrected systems. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, testing, and supervision necessary for project completion. This notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought Notice.