H245--Annual Boiler Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System is seeking annual boiler maintenance services for their West Roxbury Division facilities through solicitation number 36C24125Q0563. The procurement covers maintenance, inspection, and testing of four natural gas boilers: three Aerco 750 units at Building 20 PH and one Burnham P810HNEI-L2 unit at the Fisher House, all performed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations using comprehensive maintenance checklists. Contractors must obtain short-term identification badges, comply with VA security requirements, and manage records according to federal regulations while working during normal business hours. The evaluation will be based on price, past performance, technical capabilities, and a Veterans Preference Factor that provides price credits for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The solicitation was posted on June 17, 2025, with responses due by June 23, 2025, providing a six-day response window.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), with no current incumbent contractor identified in the documentation. The contract structure includes one base year with four option years, potentially spanning five total years of service. Work will be performed at the VA Boston Healthcare System's West Roxbury Division, specifically at Building 20 PH and the Fisher House locations. Contractors must comply with subcontracting limitations under 13 C.F.R. 125.6, ensuring either 100% prime contractor performance or that the prime contractor and similarly situated subcontractors receive at least 50% of the contract value. The wage determination requires minimum hourly rates of $17.75 for contracts entered after January 30, 2022, along with standard benefits including health and welfare contributions, paid vacation, and eleven paid holidays annually.