3590--Boiler Plant Inspection

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive inspection of boiler plant equipment at the Lake City VA Medical Center in Florida. The solicitation requires a professional engineering firm to inspect three steam boilers, one deaerator tank, one condensate tank, one set of fuel pumps, and a Siemens motor, with the primary objective of determining their life expectancy. The contract demands a licensed professional engineer who can perform detailed visual and non-destructive testing, including advanced techniques such as ultrasonic and magnetic particle testing. Qualified contractors must provide certified inspectors with specific professional credentials and submit a draft report within 7 days of completing the inspection. The proposal is due on March 31, 2025, at 4:30 PM EDT, with an anticipated contract award date of March 25, 2025.

The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 541350 for Building Inspection Services and falls under PSC category 3590 for Miscellaneous Service and Trade Equipment. While the initial solicitation notice indicated no specific set-aside, the detailed government file summary suggests the procurement is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The total contract value is estimated at $11.5 million, covering the comprehensive inspection of the specified equipment located at 619 S. Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32025. The inspection will involve a thorough assessment of equipment condition, calculation of remaining life expectancy, and preparation of a comprehensive report detailing the findings. The scope of work requires advanced technical expertise to evaluate the mechanical and operational status of the VA Medical Center's critical infrastructure components.