J041--STX Steam and Chill Water line Inspection

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to perform non-destructive testing and inspection services on steam and chilled water piping systems at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. The scope of work requires inspection of approximately 1,200 linear feet of carbon steel piping carrying steam at 102 psi and chilled water at pressures up to 140 psi, with approximately 199 inspections distributed across the total footage, ultrasonic thickness readings conducted every 60 feet to assess corrosion and wall loss, and external visual inspections for damage. Contractors must demonstrate at least three years of satisfactory experience with similar projects, possess knowledge of NFPA, NEC, and Life Safety Code standards (OSHA 10 or 30 certification satisfies this requirement), and complete VA Infection Control training prior to work commencement. The contracting officer will make award selections using Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, and offerors must submit capability statements with three relevant references from projects completed within the past three years. The current proposal deadline is March 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time, with previous amendment-extended deadlines having been February 17, March 6, and March 13, 2026, and a mandatory site visit held on February 18, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with no incumbent contractor identified in the solicitation materials. The estimated total award value is $19.0 million, and all work must be completed within 30 days of contract award, with performance scheduled Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1600 hours. Additional requirements include removal and replacement of any damaged jacketing or insulation, coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative for temporary workspace, verification that isolation valves are locked out and holding before work begins, and adherence to prevailing wage rates established by the Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-5253 for Bexar County and surrounding areas. Contractor personnel must obtain badging, which requires approximately six weeks for fingerprinting and background checks, and TB testing prior to training. The work will be performed at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center located in San Antonio, Texas, as part of facility infrastructure assessment and maintenance services.