H345--SDVOSB Set Aside

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking a one-time professional inspection service for boilers, deaerator, and condensate tanks located at the Lake Baldwin VA facility. The solicitation requires a specialized team of professional inspectors certified by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors to conduct comprehensive visual and non-destructive testing of the equipment. Contractors must provide a detailed report stamped by a licensed professional engineer, which includes equipment history, condition assessment, maximum allowable working pressure calculations, remaining life expectancy, and recommendations for repairs or continued service. The Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C24825Q0729 requires quotes to be submitted by May 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT, with a performance period from June 16, 2025, to September 30, 2025. Evaluation will likely focus on technical qualifications, inspector certifications, and the comprehensiveness of the proposed inspection methodology.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) within the 541330 Engineering Services NAICS code, with a size standard of $25.5 Million. The place of performance is the Central Energy Plant at Lake Baldwin VA facility, and the contract will be a singular, one-time service engagement. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, contractors will be compensated according to the Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD 2015-4553 Rev29), which provides detailed hourly rates for various service classifications. The inspection will cover critical infrastructure components, including boilers, a deaerator tank, and condensate tank, with the ultimate goal of assessing equipment condition and potential maintenance requirements. No incumbent contractor information was provided in the solicitation documents.