J044--boiler useful life inspection
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24624Q1234
- 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
-
- Warren A Pennil warren.pennil@va.gov (757) 722-9961
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking a contractor to perform a boiler useful life inspection on three Nebraska boilers located at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA. The contractor will be required to supply all labor, material, and equipment to visually inspect, conduct non-destructive testing, and provide a detailed analysis of the remaining useful life of the boilers. The inspection must be supervised by a qualified professional engineer, and the final report must be stamped by a licensed professional engineer. The Government will evaluate technical approach, past performance, and pricing to determine the best value award.
This opportunity is not set aside and is open to all businesses. The NAICS code is 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services, with a $19M size standard. The period of performance is from 9/1/2024 through 8/31/2025, and quotes are due by 8/26/2024. The estimated value of the contract is not provided, but the boilers to be inspected are Model #NSC46, 650hp, manufactured in 1980.
Notice text
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
36C24624Q1234
BOILER USEFUL LIFE INSPECTION
1. Are the Original Manufacturers Data Reports (ASME Forms), including all Power Piping Forms, available for each boiler?Â
A: Will we have to locate the documents.
2. Are the last annual inspection reports available? If applicable, have all deficiencies been repaired and boiler certificates for integrity and operation been issued?
A: Yes have the last annual inspection reports, yes the deficiencies been repaired.
3. It is proposed that two boilers will be available the first week for inspection. If this changes due to government delays, can the contractor submit a change order to the contract? A: Yes, two boilers will be available the first week.
4. Since the plant will be live during internal inspections, is it known that all energy sources (feedwater, gas, air and especially steam) can provide double valve protection without leaking by the 2nd valve? A: Yes.
5. For the non-return valve and 2nd stop valve, has the free blow drain (valve in between the NRV and 2nd Stop Valve) been verified to have zero leak by the 2nd valve?Â
A: Yes.
5. Is it going to be the responsibility of the VA to Lock Out/Tag Out each boiler?Â
A: The VA and the contractor.
6. Who will be responsible for providing a Confined Space Chit & Air Monitoring? With training, will the VA provide a whole watch? Â
A: The contractor is responsible for the Confined Space and has to gas free the boiler interior.
7. Are the Steam drum and the Mud drum included in the inspection (for all 3 boilers)?
A: Yes, this is an internal and external inspection including the steam & mud drum.
8. Can you provide the lates inspection reports and any Non-Destructive Data?
A: Yes.
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BOILER USEFUL LIFE INSPECTION FOR THREE BOILERS
Central Virginia VA Health Care System
1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond VA 23249
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24624Q1234 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24624Q1234_2.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| J044--boiler useful life inspection | Solicitation | |
| J044--boiler useful life inspection | Pre-Solicitation | |
| J044--boiler useful life inspection | Pre-Solicitation |
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