J045--Replace Electric Steam Boilers at LCHCC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking to replace three electric steam generators at the Lee County Veterans Healthcare Center in Cape Coral, Florida. The procurement involves replacing three Sussman Model SSB-180kW Electric Steam Boilers with stainless steel wetted components due to extensive internal corrosion that has compromised their structural and functional integrity. These steam generators are critical for operating the facility's sterile processing equipment, and their continued deterioration poses significant risks to sterilization processes and potential disruption to patient care and surgical operations. The replacement is classified as emergent to mitigate life safety risks, prevent operational downtime, and maintain compliance with VA health and safety standards. The solicitation requires comprehensive installation services including removal of existing boilers, piping and control modifications, safety device installation, and complete system commissioning and testing. The deadline for quote submissions is October 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with the solicitation number 36C24826Q0031.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), indicating no general competition is permitted. The contract performance period spans from November 3, 2025, to January 30, 2026, providing approximately three months for completion of the boiler replacement project. The replacement boilers must meet specific technical specifications including 542 lbs/hr output at 212°F, operating pressure of 80 psi, and compliance with ASME Section I, UL Listed, and CSD-1 certifications. The work will be performed at the Lee County Veterans Healthcare Center, requiring contractors to coordinate installation activities within an active healthcare facility environment. No incumbent contractor or specific budget range information was disclosed in the solicitation materials, though the emergent nature and specialized medical facility requirements suggest this is a high-priority procurement with stringent performance standards.