Steam Trap Battery Replacement and Inspection

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is soliciting quotes for steam trap battery replacement and inspection services at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. The procurement involves replacing batteries for 230 steam traps within an Armstrong SAGE management system, including both the supply of 230 Duracell 3V batteries and comprehensive steam trap battery replacement and survey services. The contractor must conduct a thorough inspection of all steam traps, document findings, replace batteries, perform functionality tests, and provide detailed reports to the plumbing supervisor while adhering to OSHA regulations, VA safety protocols, and environmental guidelines for battery disposal. The evaluation will be based on a comparative analysis of quotes with price and technical capabilities weighted equally, and past performance will be considered using CPARS and FAPIIS ratings. Questions were due June 23, 2025 at 11:00am MDT, with an amended proposal submission deadline of June 30, 2025 at 11:00am MDT.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 811310 with a small business size standard of $12.5 million. The contract period of performance runs from August 1, 2025 to July 30, 2026, providing a full year for the completion of services. Work will be performed at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in Loma Linda, California, primarily during normal business hours from Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Pacific time, with potential for approved alternate scheduling. The project encompasses exactly 230 steam traps that require battery replacement as part of the facility's steam system maintenance program. The objective is to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and longevity of the healthcare facility's critical steam infrastructure through this comprehensive maintenance initiative.