H344--H344 | Tuning and Instrument Calibration for Boilers and Required Instrumentation Testing.
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26126Q0426
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Place of performance
- VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (Vasnhcs) Reno NV 89502
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is conducting market research for semiannual combustion tuning and instrument calibration services at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, Nevada. The procurement encompasses burner combustion adjustment and oxygen trim calibration for three Nebraska high-pressure water tube boilers, along with calibration of associated monitoring and control systems including drum level transmitters, pressure transmitters, water level controllers, and feedwater valves. Interested contractors must possess at least one year of trade school education and five years of experience with institutional and industrial boiler plants, maintain calibrated portable electronic flue gas analyzers, and demonstrate control programming capabilities. Respondents must submit capability statements addressing company socioeconomic status, SAM registration, relevant certifications, similar project experience, and price estimates for five CLINs by email to Gary.Christensen@va.gov before 1:00 P.M. PST on March 9, 2026. This is a preliminary Sources Sought announcement only; no formal solicitation is currently available, and submission does not guarantee contract award or government payment.
No set-aside designations are being applied to this procurement. The contract will operate under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The base contract period runs from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with four option years extending through May 31, 2030, representing a five-year potential contract duration. The five CLINs each represent 12 months of semiannual service, though specific pricing and award values are not disclosed in the sources sought announcement. Contractors must comply with VHA Directive 1810, the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual (8th Edition), ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, and NFPA standards, and must maintain at least 50 percent of personnel costs with the prime contractor's own employees.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
THIS IS A MODIFICATION TO THE SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT TO CORRECT an error. Change to narrative highlighted in GREEN .
No Solicitation is currently available.
All information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification, and is in no way binding on the Government. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this request. The information requested will be used solely within the Department of Veterans Affairs to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside of the Government. The determination of a procurement strategy, based upon the comments submitted in response to this Sources Sought Announcement, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, and the small business size standard is $19.0 Million.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is soliciting information for contractors that can provide combustion and tuning services in accordance with the Statement of Work for the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS). A description of services is in the attached Performance Work Statement (DRAFT).
Brief Description of Services
See attached Performance Work Statement (DRAFT).
Capability Statement
All interested contractors must respond by email to Gary.Christensen@va.gov before 1:00 P.M. PST on 03/09/2026.
Please answer the following questions when responding:
What is your company s Socioeconomic Status? (ex: small business, large business, SDVOSB, etc.)
a. If SDVOSB or VOSB, are you registered with the Small Business Administration?
Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)
Provide Company s legal name along with Unique Entity ID (SAM) number.
Primary point of contact, including phone number and e-mail address.
Capabilities Statement/ Evidence/ Certifications which demonstrates that your company possesses the ability to perform the services required in the Performance Work Statement.
Describe experience in providing services as described in the attached Performance Work Statement.
List other Projects (Government and Commercial) that are similar in scope and size. Please include contract number (if for Federal Government).
As this is a service acquisition, the Small Business Administration and the Federal Acquisition Regulation have a Limitations on Subcontracting requirement. For all small businesses, to include SDVOSB and VOSB, At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. See FAR 52.219-14 and FAR 52.219-27 available in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_217_221.html
7a. Of the service actions listed above, which one(s) will your company perform as the prime contractor using its own personnel without subcontracting?
7b. With respect to the service actions listed above, which action(s) do you intend on subcontracting or using other than your company s own personnel?
7c. Of those services that will be performed, approximately what percentage will be paid to the subcontractor(s)?
GSA Contract Number, if applicable.
Fill out the attached informational price estimate
CLIN
UNIT
QTY
PRICE ESTIMATE
0001
Semiannual tuning of natural gas, oil and adjust burner combustion as needed and calibration of oxygen trim limits of three Nebraska high pressure water tube boilers, along with providing combustion reports for each boiler upon completion of service. Also, the semiannual calibrations of instruments monitoring and control systems (transmitters), along with providing reports of calibrations IAW with the Performance Work Statement.
MO
12
0002
Semiannual tuning of natural gas, oil and adjust burner combustion as needed and calibration of oxygen trim limits of three Nebraska high pressure water tube boilers, along with providing combustion reports for each boiler upon completion of service. Also, the semiannual calibrations of instruments monitoring and control systems (transmitters), along with providing reports of calibrations IAW with the Performance Work Statement.
MO
12
0003
Semiannual tuning of natural gas, oil and adjust burner combustion as needed and calibration of oxygen trim limits of three Nebraska high pressure water tube boilers, along with providing combustion reports for each boiler upon completion of service. Also, the semiannual calibrations of instruments monitoring and control systems (transmitters), along with providing reports of calibrations IAW with the Performance Work Statement.
MO
12
0004
Semiannual tuning of natural gas, oil and adjust burner combustion as needed and calibration of oxygen trim limits of three Nebraska high pressure water tube boilers, along with providing combustion reports for each boiler upon completion of service. Also, the semiannual calibrations of instruments monitoring and control systems (transmitters), along with providing reports of calibrations IAW with the Performance Work Statement.
MO
12
0005
Semiannual tuning of natural gas, oil and adjust burner combustion as needed and calibration of oxygen trim limits of three Nebraska high pressure water tube boilers, along with providing combustion reports for each boiler upon completion of service. Also, the semiannual calibrations of instruments monitoring and control systems (transmitters), along with providing reports of calibrations IAW with the Performance Work Statement.
MO
12
GRAND TOTAL
*Failure to provide the information requested above (items 1-9) will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered a viable source.
RFQ number 36C26126Q0426 has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement.
The Government will use this information when determining its business type decision.
This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government and no contract will be awarded as a direct result of this Sources Sought announcement.
Notes: Contractors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/
To become a Certified VOSB or SDVOSB, visit https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.
Update #1 ·
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.
No Solicitation is currently available.
All information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification, and is in no way binding on the Government. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this request. The information requested will be used solely within the Department of Veterans Affairs to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside of the Government. The determination of a procurement strategy, based upon the comments submitted in response to this Sources Sought Announcement, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, and the small business size standard is $19.0 Million.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is soliciting information for contractors that janitorial services in accordance with the Statement of Work for the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS). A description of services is in the attached Performance Work Statement (DRAFT).
Brief Description of Services
See attached Performance Work Statement (DRAFT).
Capability Statement
All interested contractors must reference 36C26126Q0426 in the subject line of the email and respond only by email to Gary.Christensen@va.gov before 1:00 PM PST on 03/09/2026.
Please answer the following questions when responding:
What is your company s Socioeconomic Status? (ex: small business, large business, SDVOSB, etc.)
a. If SDVOSB or VOSB, are you registered/ certified with the Small Business Administration?
Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)
Provide Company s legal name along with Unique Entity ID (SAM) number.
Primary point of contact, including phone number and e-mail address.
Capabilities Statement/ Evidence/ Certifications which demonstrates that your company possesses the ability to perform the services required in the Performance Work Statement.
Describe experience in providing services as described in the attached Performance Work Statement.
List other Projects (Government and Commercial) that are similar in scope and size. Please include contract number (if for Federal Government).
As this is a service acquisition, the Small Business Administration and the Federal Acquisition Regulation have a Limitations on Subcontracting requirement. For all small businesses, to include SDVOSB and VOSB, At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. See FAR 52.219-14 and FAR 52.219-27 available in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_217_221.html
7a. Of the service actions listed above, which one(s) will your company perform as the prime contractor using its own personnel without subcontracting?
7b. With respect to the service actions listed above, which action(s) do you intend on subcontracting or using other than your company s own personnel?
7c. Of those services that will be performed, approximately what percentage will be paid to the subcontractor(s)?
GSA Contract Number, if applicable.
Fill out the attached informational price estimate
CLIN
UNIT
QTY
PRICE ESTIMATE
0001
Semiannual tuning of natural gas, oil and adjust burner combustion as needed and calibration of oxygen trim limits of three Nebraska high pressure water tube boilers, along with providing combustion reports for each boiler upon completion of service. Also, the semiannual calibrations of instruments monitoring and control systems (transmitters), along with providing reports of calibrations IAW with the Performance Work Statement.
MO
12
0002
Semiannual tuning of natural gas, oil and adjust burner combustion as needed and calibration of oxygen trim limits of three Nebraska high pressure water tube boilers, along with providing combustion reports for each boiler upon completion of service. Also, the semiannual calibrations of instruments monitoring and control systems (transmitters), along with providing reports of calibrations IAW with the Performance Work Statement.
MO
12
0003
Semiannual tuning of natural gas, oil and adjust burner combustion as needed and calibration of oxygen trim limits of three Nebraska high pressure water tube boilers, along with providing combustion reports for each boiler upon completion of service. Also, the semiannual calibrations of instruments monitoring and control systems (transmitters), along with providing reports of calibrations IAW with the Performance Work Statement.
MO
12
0004
Semiannual tuning of natural gas, oil and adjust burner combustion as needed and calibration of oxygen trim limits of three Nebraska high pressure water tube boilers, along with providing combustion reports for each boiler upon completion of service. Also, the semiannual calibrations of instruments monitoring and control systems (transmitters), along with providing reports of calibrations IAW with the Performance Work Statement.
MO
12
0005
Semiannual tuning of natural gas, oil and adjust burner combustion as needed and calibration of oxygen trim limits of three Nebraska high pressure water tube boilers, along with providing combustion reports for each boiler upon completion of service. Also, the semiannual calibrations of instruments monitoring and control systems (transmitters), along with providing reports of calibrations IAW with the Performance Work Statement.
MO
12
GRAND TOTAL
*Failure to provide the information requested above (items 1-9) will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered a viable source.
RFQ number 36C26126Q0426 has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement.
The Government will use this information when determining its business type decision.
This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government and no contract will be awarded as a direct result of this Sources Sought announcement.
Notes: Contractors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/
To become a Certified VOSB or SDVOSB, visit https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26126Q0426 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| PWS for CALIBRATION and BURNER COMBUSITON CALIBRATION DRAFT.pdf | ||
| 36C26126Q0426.docx | DOCX document |
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