J045--boiler and deaeration(DA) tank rental

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking to procure rental services for a trailer-mounted boiler and mobile deaerator tank to support the Richmond VA Medical Center's utility operations. The contract requires an 800 HP boiler capable of producing 27,600 pounds of steam per hour at 126-130 PSI, operating on natural gas, along with a 1,627-gallon deaerator tank, both meeting NFPA/ASME codes and specific safety requirements. The solicitation includes a base year from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2030. Awards will be evaluated based on technical compliance and pricing, with contractors required to submit a detailed technical approach limited to 30 pages and pricing using the eCMS Line-Item Template. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 30, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST at the Richmond VA Medical Center, with final quotes due October 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 238220 with a size standard of $19 million. The contract will be performed at the Richmond VA Medical Center located at Richmond, VA 23249, with specific coordinates provided for equipment placement. The contractor will be responsible for installation, maintenance, emergency response, and eventual removal of the equipment, while the VA will handle operations, emissions permits, and water treatment. The solicitation includes line items for tank rental, installation, and removal services, with payment terms structured as monthly payments in arrears. No current incumbent contractor is identified in the documentation, indicating this is either a new requirement or an open competition for existing services.