Exhibit 1 Vault Pictures vault 3.9.zip

This is a Sources Sought Notice for a Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) construction project at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System's Menlo Park Department. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is conducting market research to identify qualified small business contractors capable of addressing critical steam line deficiencies. The existing steam distribution and condensate return systems at the facility have exceeded their operational lifespan and are experiencing severe leaks at multiple locations, requiring 100% make-up water to maintain boiler operations. The project encompasses two primary objectives: repair of leaking portions within ten specifically identified steam vaults, including replacement of all steam and condensate equipment, components, and hardware; and drainage of flooded vaults with provision of temporary domestic hot water propane heaters to eight buildings during steam shutdowns. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, testing, and supervision necessary for project completion.

The contractor will also be responsible for conducting inspections as part of the project scope. The solicitation is classified under NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and Classification Code Z1NZ (Maintenance of Other Utilities). This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a binding commitment to issue a solicitation or contract. No solicitation document currently exists, and the Government will not accept unsolicited proposals or reimburse any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought Notice.