H344--Combustion tuning/instrument calibrations for boilers at Veterans Affairs Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, NV.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (Network Contracting Office 21) is seeking combustion tuning and instrument calibration services for boilers at the Veterans Affairs Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, Nevada. The formal Request for Quote (RFQ) with solicitation number 36C26126Q497 will be posted on SAM.GOV on or about March 17, 2026, with quotes tentatively due on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The product/service code is H344 (Inspection-Furnace, Steam Plant, and Drying Equipment; Nuclear Reactors), and the corresponding NAICS code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). While the presolicitation notice does not specify detailed evaluation criteria, prospective contractors should expect that the full solicitation posted on SAM.GOV will contain all necessary specifications, technical requirements, and evaluation methodologies. Contractors are encouraged to monitor SAM.GOV closely for the complete solicitation details and should be prepared to submit questions according to the timeline specified in the formal solicitation documents.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business entities as defined by the Small Business Administration. The presolicitation notice does not identify any potential incumbents or current contractors, nor does it disclose the estimated award value or budget range for this requirement. The contracting office is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 in Palo Alto, California, and the primary point of contact is Gary Christensen, Contract Specialist, who prefers communication via email at gary.christensen@va.gov. No specific quantity of boilers or detailed timeline for service completion is provided in the presolicitation notice; however, the full solicitation on SAM.GOV will contain complete project specifications and service requirements. Interested small businesses should prepare their qualifications and capabilities documentation in advance to respond promptly once the formal RFQ is released.