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

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 15 is seeking a contractor to perform Safety Device Testing and Calibration of Boiler Plant Burners at the Saint Louis VA Healthcare System. The solicitation requires comprehensive inspection, testing, and maintenance of boiler equipment at both John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks Divisions, involving multiple Cleaver Brooks and Victory Energy boilers. Key contract requirements include semi-annual testing, annual internal boiler inspections, and strict compliance with VHA Directive 1810 and NFPA 85 standards. Contractors must have OSHA certifications (OSHA 30 for project manager, OSHA 10 for other employees) and provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. The proposal responses are due by April 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM CST, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for March 31, 2025.

The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a base year and four one-year option periods, running from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2030. While there is no specific set-aside designation, the contract emphasizes service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) participation under NAICS code 811310 with a size standard of $12.5 million. The estimated contract value ranges from a minimum order of $10,000 to a maximum of $200,000, with individual orders not exceeding $50,000. Performance requirements include maintaining 95% equipment uptime, using only new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, and employing technicians with specific qualifications such as trade school education and five years of experience. The work will be performed at the Saint Louis VA Healthcare System's energy plants in Buildings 8 and 75, covering boilers ranging from 14.6 to 41.8 million BTU/HR.