J044--Replace A307 Bolts

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 7, is soliciting offers to replace 752 bolt sets (5,216 individual bolts) with ASTM A193 Grade B7 studs and ASTM A194 Grade 2H heavy hex nuts across steam and hot water systems at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. The work requires single-stud sequential replacement (hot bolting) methodology in accordance with ASME PCC-2, Article 3.11, and must include insulation removal and restoration, cleaning of fastener surfaces, application of anti-seize compound, torque verification, photo documentation, and weekly progress reporting. Key qualifications include a Project Supervisor with three years of experience and formal ASME PCC-1 training, a Lead Technician with journeyman pipefitter/steamfitter certification, and at least one additional technician with bolted flange joint assembly training; the company must also demonstrate five consecutive years of industrial steam/hot water piping work and one project completed within the past five years at a continuously occupied facility with active mechanical systems. The Government will award a firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer, with payment made monthly in arrears through the Tungsten Network system. The offer due date is May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, and the contracting officer is David Parente (David.Parente@va.gov, 843-252-6747).

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a $19 million size standard under NAICS code 238220. The period of performance is 270 days from Notice to Proceed, with high-priority locations (BC115, 3C104, 2A197, GB104, RCC206R, 3C107) requiring completion within 180 days and all remaining locations within 240 days; a one-year warranty applies to all work performed. All personnel must obtain PIV credentials and complete background investigations at Tier 1/Low Risk level prior to beginning work. The place of performance is 1700 Clairmont Road, Decatur, Georgia 30033. Supporting technical documentation includes a five-part Final Georgia Bolt Survey dated February 2, 2026, which provides detailed specifications, quantities, and facility condition assessments of the bolted connections requiring replacement.