Minneapolis VAMC Boiler Inspections Pre-Solicitation Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA), specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 23, is seeking boiler inspection services for the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) located at 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN. The pre-solicitation notice indicates an upcoming solicitation (Number 36C26325Q0526) for comprehensive boiler inspection and maintenance services at the facility. The contract will fall under NAICS category 541350 for Building Inspection Services and Product Service Code J044 for maintenance and repair of steam plant equipment. The contracting officer for this opportunity is Jeffrey Brown, who can be reached at Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov or 651-293-3009. While specific evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, interested firms should prepare for a competitive assessment of their technical capabilities and compliance with inspection standards.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), limiting competition to qualifying vendors with this specific designation. The response deadline is March 18, 2025, at 16:30 Central Time, with no responses required for the pre-solicitation notice itself. Although specific award value or contract duration are not explicitly stated, the scope suggests a focused, technical service contract for critical infrastructure maintenance at the VA medical center. Potential bidders should anticipate a rigorous qualification process that will likely examine their technical expertise, safety protocols, and ability to conduct comprehensive boiler inspections in a healthcare facility environment. The procurement represents an opportunity for SDVOSB firms with specialized skills in building inspection and mechanical system maintenance to support Veterans Affairs infrastructure.