Boiler Repair Philadelphia

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is soliciting bids for the repair and replacement of the water level control system for Boiler 3 at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia. The work falls under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and includes supply, installation, testing, and calibration of the broken water level control, along with diagnostic work to ensure all associated water level control safety devices are functioning properly. The boiler is a Cleaver Brooks Model D-60 water tube boiler with 700 HP capacity, originally manufactured in 1979 with a burner replaced in 2012. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price, Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning the government will select the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical requirements. The deadline for submitting questions is 3:00 PM EST on April 27, 2026, and quotes are due by 3:00 PM EST on April 30, 2026, with all submissions required via email to April.Cotter@va.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with no incumbent contractor identified. The estimated contract value is $19 Million, which also represents the small business size standard for this NAICS code. The work must be completed within 65 calendar days from contract award, with standard working hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, though weekend or off-hours work may be required with coordination. The place of performance is Philadelphia, PA 19104, specifically at the Boiler Plant located at 3900 Woodland Ave., Building 8. Contractors must comply with Service Contract Act prevailing wage requirements (WD No. 2015-4233, Rev. 35) and various safety and operational standards including VHA Directive 1810, hot work permit requirements, and OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. An optional on-site inspection was offered on April 24, 2026, to allow prospective offerors to assess the equipment and facility conditions.