H245--Safety Device Testing & and Calibration of the Boiler Plant Burners

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 15, intends to solicit a commercial contract for safety device testing and calibration of boiler plant burners, controls, instruments, and data management at the Saint Louis VA Healthcare System. The procurement will focus on comprehensive inspection and maintenance services for the facility's energy plants located in Buildings 8 and 75. The solicitation (number 36C25525Q0162) will be managed by Contract Specialist Laura Ferguson, with an expected release date of February 11, 2025, and a response deadline of February 14, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement. The procurement will utilize NAICS code 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a size standard of $12.5 million for the designated NAICS category. The contract structure will include a base year and four additional ordering periods, providing potential flexibility for the VA Healthcare System's ongoing maintenance needs. The work will be performed at 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive in St. Louis, Missouri, covering critical infrastructure maintenance for the healthcare facility's energy systems. While specific award values are not disclosed, the IDIQ format suggests potential for multiple task orders throughout the contract period. The procurement represents a targeted approach to maintaining essential mechanical systems through a specialized, veteran-owned business approach, emphasizing both technical capability and support for service-disabled veteran entrepreneurs.