Minneapolis VAMC Boiler Inspections SDVOSB Set-Aside Solicitation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a professional engineering firm to conduct comprehensive boiler, deaerator, and condensate tank inspections at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The solicitation requires a thorough engineering evaluation of specific equipment in Building 69, including visual assessments and non-destructive testing of four Cleaver Brooks boilers, a Midwest Tank Co. condensate tank, and a Chicago Heater Co. deaerator tank. Contractors must have a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), boiler inspectors certified by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, and non-destructive testing personnel certified to ASNT Level II. The evaluation must produce a detailed report within 14 calendar days of inspection, including findings, recommendations, equipment life calculations, and photographic documentation. Key dates include a mandatory pre-quote site assessment on March 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with proposal submissions due by April 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM CDT.

This solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS category 541350 for Building Inspection Services. The contract performance period is scheduled from May 15, 2025, to June 5, 2025, with the work to be performed at the Minneapolis VAMC location in Minnesota (ZIP code 55417). While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a focused, short-term professional service engagement for critical infrastructure assessment. The procurement follows federal wage determination guidelines, with workers expected to be compensated according to the Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4945, which establishes minimum hourly rates and benefits for various service contract workers. The project represents a targeted, specialized engineering evaluation critical to maintaining the medical center's essential heating and steam generation infrastructure.