R425--BRIDGE PoP (02/01/2026-06/30/2026) Boiler Operator Support
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25226Q0138
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561210 Facilities Support Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, has published a Special Notice announcing a sole-source procurement for Boiler Operator support services at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. The contracting officer intends to award a bridge contract to Azimuth Contracting, LLC, a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), under the authority of Public Law 109 Section 502 and VAAR 819.7008. This Special Notice is not a request for competitive quotes but rather a notification of the anticipated sole-source award. The solicitation number is 36C25226Q0138, and the primary point of contact is Eileen Meyer at eileen.meyer@va.gov or 414-844-4800 extension 43432. The bridge contract period of performance is from February 1, 2025, through June 31, 2025, with an anticipated award price not exceeding $5 million.
The purpose of this bridge contract is to provide continuity of boiler operator support services while allowing adequate time for the government to solicit and award a long-term five-year contract using SDVOSB set-aside procedures. Contractors interested in this opportunity must note the response due date of December 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Eligibility is restricted to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) listed on the Veterans Integration Program (VIP). The contracting officer's determination to proceed with sole-source procurement is based on regulatory requirements that the SDVOSB be determined as a responsible contractor, the contract award be made at a fair and reasonable price offering best value to the government, and the requirement be synopsized with supporting justification in accordance with FAR 6.302 and 6.303. The contract is classified under NAICS code 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and Product Service Code R425 (Support—Professional: Engineering/Technical).
Notice text
Under Statutory Authority Public Law 109 Sec. 502 and VAAR 819.7008, the Government anticipates entering into sole source procurement negotiations with Azimuth Contracting, LLC a certified verified service disabled Veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) for a Boiler Operator support services contract at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL. The tentative period of performance for this contract will be 02/01/2025 through 06/31/2025 to allow adequate time to solicit (SDVOSB set-aside) and award a long-term five (5) year contract. A determination that only one SDVOSB can meet the requirement is not required. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.
This award is in compliance with VAAR 819.7008:
A contracting officer may award a contract to a VIP listed service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) using other than competitive procedures provided
The anticipated award price of the contract (including options) will not exceed $5 million;
The requirement is synopsized and the required justification pursuant to FAR 6.302 5(c)(2)(ii) is posted in accordance with FAR part 5;
The SDVOSB has been determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance; and
In the estimation of the contracting officer contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government.
The contracting officer's determination to make a sole source award is a business decision wholly within the discretion of the contracting officer. To ensure that opportunities are available to the broadest number of SDVOSBs, this authority is to be used only when in the best interest of the Government.
A determination that only one SDVOSB can meet the requirement is not required. However, in accordance with FAR 6.302 5(c)(2)(ii), contracts awarded using this authority shall be supported by a written justification and approval described in FAR 6.303 and 6.304, as applicable.
When conducting a SDVOSB sole source acquisition, the contracting officer shall ensure the business meets eligibility requirements in 819.7003.
A procurement requirement estimated to exceed the legislative threshold of $5 million shall not be split or subdivided to permit the use of this SDVOSB sole source authority.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25226Q0138.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| R425--BRIDGE PoP (02/01/2026-07/31/2026) Boiler Operator Support | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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