H245--Boiler Plant Safety Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive boiler plant safety testing at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center. The solicitation (36C24125Q0407) requires detailed safety device testing on five Cleaver Brooks dual fuel firetube boilers, including review of safety device testing history, calibration corrections, and documentation. Contractors must complete six testing booklets (one for each of the five boilers and one for auxiliary equipment) using VA-approved procedures and provide a final report. The testing must be conducted during normal working hours, with only one boiler/auxiliary system available during each visit, necessitating six total visits to complete the annual inspection. The solicitation was posted on May 29, 2025, with proposal responses due by June 5, 2025, and requires specific qualifications for testing equipment and personnel.

The contract is classified under NAICS 541350 for Building Inspection Services and PSC H245 for Equipment and Materials Testing. While initially not set aside, the documentation indicates a preference for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contract structure includes a base year with four option years, to be performed at 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132. Wage determinations establish minimum hourly rates ranging from $16.13 to $58.29 depending on job classification, with additional mandatory benefits including health and welfare contributions. Contractors must also comply with subcontracting limitations, either performing 100% of the work or ensuring that the prime contractor and similarly situated subcontractors receive at least 50% of the contract's total value. The specific testing work involves comprehensive safety device evaluations that will require detailed documentation and adherence to strict VA inspection protocols.