H144--Quarterly Steam Testing For SPS Locations

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking a contractor to perform quarterly steam testing services at three VA medical facilities in North Carolina. The procurement covers steam quality testing including measurements of steam dryness, superheat, and non-condensable gases, along with inspection of steam system components in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ST79 standards. The solicitation (36C24626Q0018) was issued on September 16, 2025, with offers due by September 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. The evaluation will focus on steam quality testing methodologies and compliance with specific performance requirements. The contract falls under NAICS code 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) with a size standard of $19 million.

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the small business set-aside program. The contract includes a base period starting October 22, 2025, with four one-year option periods extending through October 21, 2030, creating a potential five-year contract duration. Services will be performed at three Veterans Affairs facilities: Fayetteville VAMC, Fayetteville Health Care Center, and Wilmington Health Care Center, all located in North Carolina. The work involves quarterly testing schedules across all three locations throughout the contract period. Wage determination requirements apply for service contract workers in Cumberland and Hoke Counties, North Carolina, with minimum wage rates of $17.75 per hour for contracts entered after January 30, 2022.