A307 Bolt Survey

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking small business vendors to conduct an A307 Bolt Survey at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. The survey requires a comprehensive inspection of steam and hot water systems to identify and document instances of ASTM A307 bolts that have been deemed inappropriate for use due to inadequate material strength at elevated temperatures. Contractors must inspect bolted connections across the facility's interconnected buildings, with a focus on high-pressure steam systems. The technical proposal evaluation will be based on specific criteria: experience with steam/hot water systems (30%), personnel qualifications (25%), prior project performance (20%), proposed methodology (15%), and proposal clarity (10%). Responses are due by 12:00 PM EST on June 9, 2025, with the solicitation number 36C24725Q0703.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses in the Engineering Services (NAICS 541330) category, specifically for architectural and engineering inspection services. The project requires bi-weekly progress reports and a final comprehensive report with an Excel-based database, including photographic documentation of the bolt survey. Contractors must complete the entire survey within 180 calendar days of contract award. While specific budget details are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the project involves a detailed technical inspection across multiple buildings' interconnected steam and hot water systems. The solicitation emphasizes the critical nature of identifying potentially compromised bolts in high-temperature infrastructure, highlighting the importance of precise technical assessment and documentation for the VA medical facility.