H945--Boiler Safety Device Testing Battle Creek

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 10, is seeking boiler safety device testing services for the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Michigan. The solicitation requires biannual inspections, safety device testing, and control tuning for three boilers (#2, #3, and #4) and one deaerator, along with an annual deaerator inspection. Contractors must provide qualified professional inspectors with specific certifications and experience in boiler safety testing. The award will be made through a comparative analysis considering technical capability, past performance, and price, with quotes due by March 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT. Contractors must follow the requirements outlined in VHA Directive 1810, which establishes comprehensive protocols for boiler plant operations and safety procedures.

The contract is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 238220, with a size standard of $19 million. The base contract period runs from March 24, 2025, to March 23, 2026, with three optional one-year extension periods. Work must be performed between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday, at the Battle Creek facility located in Springfield, MI 49037. Contractors are required to be certified in SAM as an SDVOSB at the time of offer submission and award. The contract includes electronic invoicing through the Tungsten Network and performance evaluation through CPARS for contracts exceeding $250,000. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the contract involves comprehensive boiler safety device testing and maintenance services for the VA medical facility.