J041--Boiler Safety Device Testing and Inspection Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is seeking a small business contractor to provide boiler safety device testing and inspection services for the Black Hills Health Care System (HCS) at Fort Meade and Hot Springs, South Dakota. The solicitation (36C26325Q0844) requires technicians with at least one year of trade school and five years of experience in institutional and industrial boiler plants. Contractors must perform semi-annual comprehensive testing of multiple safety devices, including water level controls, low/high water alarms, gas pressure alarms, steam safety valves, fuel train safety devices, and burner/air train safety devices. The testing must comply with VHA Directive 1810D and the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual 8th Edition. Contractors are required to provide detailed written reports within two weeks of testing and immediately report any safety-related deficiencies to the Boiler Plant Supervisor. The solicitation responses are due by June 17, 2025, with the initial contract period running from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2026.

The contract is a small business set-aside with a potential total value of $12.5 million, covering a base year and four additional one-year option periods through September 29, 2030. The procurement falls under NAICS category 811310 for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of J041 for maintenance and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. The place of performance includes facilities at Fort Meade and Hot Springs in South Dakota, specifically within the Black Hills Health Care System. Technicians will be responsible for testing and inspecting critical safety devices across multiple boiler systems, ensuring compliance with federal safety standards and maintaining the operational integrity of the healthcare system's infrastructure. The contract offers potential for multiple years of service, with the option to extend through 2030 based on performance and continued need.