J044--boiler plant safety device testing
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24626Q0084
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- J044 Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Furnace, Steam Plant, And Drying Equipment; Nuclear Reactors
- Points of contact
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- Yanique WilliamsChin yanique.williamschin@va.gov (757) 315-2598
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is soliciting quotes for comprehensive boiler plant safety device testing services under Solicitation Number 36C24626Q0084. The work involves performing 8th Edition Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing on three 400-horsepower Nebraska Water Tube Boilers with Mark-1 Burners operating at 90 PSI and using natural gas as primary fuel with #2 diesel as backup, including testing and tuning of various safety devices and auxiliary equipment per VHA Directive 1810. Prospective contractors must demonstrate significant experience and proficiency in testing boiler safety components such as purge air switches, combustion air switches, pilot low gas switches, furnace air switches, gas valve proof of closure switches, and ASDPS, and must provide verifiable proof of similar service delivery to other organizations. The government will evaluate offers based on price, past performance, and technical capability, with particular emphasis on vendors' experience with boiler safety device testing and their ability to provide comprehensive documentation and comply with VA guidelines. Quotes are due by 11:00 AM EST on October 23, 2025, and must be submitted via email to the contracting officer.
This solicitation is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, limiting competition to qualified SDVOSB firms. The work will be performed at the Hampton VA Medical Center and consists of two qualified technicians completing testing over five 8-hour workdays, with the contract structured as a base year plus four option years for annual safety device testing. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. Prospective contractors must possess all required tools, gauges, and testing equipment necessary to accomplish the testing requirements and comply with applicable Service Contract Act wage determinations, which mandate minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for covered occupational classifications. The specific award value and budget range are not disclosed in the solicitation notice, though the scope encompasses transportation, materials, labor, supervision, and technical expertise for comprehensive boiler plant safety device testing and maintenance services.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Answers in Response to Questions from Solicitation 36C24626Q0084
To ensure a full understanding of the requirement and accurate pricing, could you please confirm or provide clarification on which auxiliary systems and devices are to be included in the testing scope? For example, should this encompass feedwater systems, fuel oil systems, combustion air systems, deaerators, or other related equipment within the plant?
*Boiler Type:  Three 400HP Nebraska Water Tube Boilers with Mark-1 Burners Operated at 90PSI. Â
*Fuel Type: Operates Primary- Natural Gas. Backup Fuel Type: #2 Diesel Fuel.Â
*Auxiliary Equipment: As stated in the VHA Directive 1810. Â Includes all Systems Mentioned in the statement of Work under Special Qualifying Factors.
Additionally, could you please provide any available details on the boilers themselves, such as make, model, fuel type, or capacity so that we can ensure the proposed testing approach and instrumentation are fully compatible with the installed systems?
Special Qualifying Factor:
6.10. Prospective Contractors are to provide proof of delivering similar services provided to other organizations and contact information to allow Contracting Officer a way to verify your organization is capable and or proficient to deliver to the government the expected results. This should include testing of various Boiler Safety Devices and Auxiliary Equipment. Please ensure that examples of prior performance can be verified. This require perspective contractor to be very familiar and proficient in identifying, Testing and Adjusting as necessary, all Boiler and Plant Safety Devices as identified in VHA Directive 1810. Examples: Purge air switches, Combustion Air Switches, Minimum pilot low gas switch testing setting, Furnace air switch, Gas Valve Proof of closure switches and ASDPS, just to name a few. Prospective Contractor to Verify that they have all required Tools, Gages and all Testing Equipment necessary to accomplish requirements of this solicitation.
Update #1 ·
Broiler Safety Device Testing
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24626Q0084 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| Wage Determination 15-4341.txt | TXT text file | |
| 36C24626Q0084.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| J044--boiler plant safety device testing | Award Notice | |
| J044--boiler plant safety device testing | Solicitation | |
| J044--boiler plant safety device testing | Pre-Solicitation |
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