H145--National Boiler Contract (VA-26-00003371)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive boiler operations, maintenance, and safety services for VA medical facilities through a National Boiler Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The procurement covers five primary service areas: boiler plant program reviews, boiler safety device training, safety device testing, updates to the VHA Safety Device Testing Manual, and construction design document reviews across VA healthcare facilities in the continental United States and Puerto Rico. Contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in boiler operations, safety protocols, and compliance with VA Directive 1810 on Boiler and Boiler Plant Operations. The evaluation will be based on technical approach, past performance, pricing, and veteran's involvement, with non-price factors being significantly more important than price, and offerors must receive at least an "acceptable" technical rating to be eligible for award. Proposals are due by September 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT, and must include technical submissions (maximum 20 pages), past performance documentation (maximum 3 pages), pricing using the provided worksheet, and veteran's involvement documentation.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The contract has a maximum value of $7,499,000 with a minimum guarantee order value of $2,000 and will operate under a firm-fixed price structure over a 60-month base ordering period. The five-year contract structure includes consistent Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for each year, covering both job-based services like program reviews and training, as well as hour-based services for manual updates and design reviews. Performance will occur primarily at VA medical facilities throughout the continental United States and Puerto Rico, with the place of performance listed as Seven Hills, Ohio. The contractor will be required to conduct on-site visits, technical assessments, and provide detailed reporting and recommendations to ensure compliance with VA boiler safety and operational standards across the VA healthcare network.