J041--NEW: Special - Reducing Station Boiler Plant | 674

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking contractors to provide and install an automated reducing station boiler plant system at the Doris Miller VA Medical Center in Waco, Texas. The project involves removing existing pressure reducing valves (PRVs), rebuilding piping infrastructure, and installing new 3-inch and 5-inch pressure reducing valves with pilot and fitting kits, followed by comprehensive performance testing to ensure proper operation. This procurement is driven by VHA safety requirements that prohibit cast iron components in high and medium pressure steam systems operating at 15 psig or higher, necessitating replacement with cast steel or forged steel components. Offerors must submit a four-volume proposal addressing technical capability, pricing, and past performance, which the government will evaluate using a comparative evaluation process. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with proposal submissions due by August 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) that hold proper certification under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The contract includes a 90-day performance period after receipt of order, with the total award amount size standard set at $19 million, though specific budget ranges for this particular project are not disclosed in the available documentation. The work will be performed at the VA Medical Center located at 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, Texas 76711, under the oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 based in San Antonio, Texas. Crystal Carabajal serves as the primary contract specialist for this procurement, which is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13. The project represents part of a broader VA initiative to upgrade steam distribution systems across medical facilities to comply with enhanced safety standards following previous safety incidents.