H944--Steam Line Investigation
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26126Q0435
- 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 Palo Alto Health Care System (Vapahcs) Palo Alto CA 94304, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VISN 21) is seeking contractor capability information for steam line investigation services at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) in Palo Alto, California. This sources sought announcement solicits information to support the government's procurement strategy development for investigating a steam leak near Building 102 at the facility. Interested contractors must possess a C-4 Boiler, Hot-Water Heating, Steam Fitting Contractor License and Boiler/Steam Plant Operator certification, along with demonstrated experience in similar steam system investigation projects. The government will evaluate contractor socioeconomic status, relevant certifications, prior experience with comparable work, and proposed pricing as part of their strategic decision-making process. All capability statements must be submitted by email to Gary.Christensen@va.gov by 1:00 P.M. PST on March 9, 2026, and responses must address nine specific required items including company identification, SAM registration, point of contact information, and price estimates to be considered responsive.
This is a pre-solicitation notice with no set-aside designation, and no current incumbent contractor information is disclosed in the available documentation. The investigation work must be completed within 14 calendar days from the start of on-site activities following parts receipt, with actual work limited to a maximum of 8 hours per day during normal business hours (8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays). The applicable NAICS code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19.0 Million, and the solicitation number is 36C26126Q0435. Contractors should note that this is a sources sought announcement only; the government will not compensate respondents for submitted information, and any procurement strategy decisions remain solely within the government's discretion. Small business contractors must address the 50 percent personnel cost requirement in their subcontracting plans as specified in FAR clauses 52.219-14 and 52.219-27.
Notice text
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 steam line investigation in accordance with the Statement of Work for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). A description of services is in the attached Statement of Work (draft).
Brief Description of Services
See attached Statement of Work (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 Statement of Work.
Describe experience in providing services as described in the attached Statement of Work.
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
Steam Leak investigation IAW with the Performance Work Statement.
JOB
1
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 36C26126Q0435 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SECTION 22 05 11.pdf | ||
| Section 01 35 26 1.pdf | ||
| Steamline Investigation SOW DRAFT.pdf | ||
| 36C26126Q0435.docx | DOCX document |
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