Boiler Plant Water Treatment

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors for boiler plant water treatment services at the San Diego VA Medical Center. The procurement seeks comprehensive water chemical treatment and maintenance for boiler plants, cooling towers, and related systems. Key contract requirements include preventative maintenance, monthly and quarterly water testing, chemical treatment, and technical advisory services for steam, condensate, chilled water, and cooling tower systems. Contractor qualifications mandate at least five years of experience in industrial boiler plant chemical treatment, a state-certified laboratory, and a water treatment specialist with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or physical sciences. Vendors must submit capabilities statements via email to Contracting Officer Felicia Simpson by 1:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on June 11, 2025.

The opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The anticipated contract structure is a Firm Fixed Price model with a base year and four option years. The maximum potential contract value is estimated at $19.0 million. Specific technical requirements include maintaining precise water chemistry parameters, performing Legionella testing, providing on-site services, and submitting detailed reports. The contract will involve comprehensive water treatment services for various system types, with a focus on maintaining optimal operational conditions and meeting stringent technical specifications for the VA medical facility's infrastructure.