Exhibit 1 Vault Pictures vault 4.4.zip

This is a Sources Sought Notice for a Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) construction project at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) 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 performing steam line deficiency corrections. The existing Menlo Park Department steam distribution system and condensate return system have exceeded their operational lifespan and are experiencing critical leaks at multiple locations, requiring 100% make-up water to sustain boiler operations. The project involves two primary objectives: repairs to leaking portions of the system within ten specifically identified steam vaults, including replacement of all steam and condensate equipment, components, and hardware, combined with drainage of flooded vaults and provision of temporary domestic hot water propane heaters to eight buildings during steam shutdowns; and inspections of the steam distribution infrastructure.

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, testing, and supervision necessary to complete the work. The NAICS code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and the classification code is Z1NZ (Maintenance of Other Utilities). This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes 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 preparing responses to this Sources Sought Notice. No solicitation document currently exists, and the Government is not accepting unsolicited proposals at this time.