Amendment 0002 Economizer Tube Failure Study

The General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service is seeking professional services to conduct a comprehensive technical study analyzing recurring economizer tube failures at their Central Heating and Refrigeration Plant in Washington, DC. The contractor will investigate tube failures in Boilers #1, 2, and 5 by analyzing the current water treatment program, evaluating tube metallurgy, assessing equipment design, and determining root causes to develop strategies for extending equipment lifespan and improving operational reliability. The technical analysis requires gathering design and operational data, conducting both destructive and non-destructive testing on tube samples, performing metallurgical and chemical examinations, and investigating mechanical and corrosion mechanisms. The contract will be awarded using a lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach. The solicitation has been amended twice, with the current quote submission deadline extended to June 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and a mandatory site visit scheduled for June 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is structured as a firm-fixed price task order with a 180-calendar day period of performance. The contract is anticipated to begin on June 30, 2025, and must be completed by December 29, 2025. The work will be performed at the GSA Central Heating and Refrigeration Plant located in Washington, DC 20407, with local travel expected for site inspections and sample collection activities. Potential contractors must notify the Contracting Officer, Melissa Martel, by June 24, 2025, if they plan to attend the site visit. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 325998 for All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing and PSC code R499 for Support-Professional: Other services. No specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed in the available documentation.