Z1DA--626-24-204 - Update / Upgrade Steam System Components

The VA Tennessee Valley Health Care System (TVHS), 1310 24th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212-2637 has a requirement to Project Number 626-24-204 Update / Upgrade Steam System Components. The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and supervision necessary to replace the failing condensate return skid pumps and their failing components, piping, and associated components as well as add venting for Project Number 626-24-204 Update / Upgrade Steam System Components in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and Statement of Work. All work performed shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, codes, VA policies/regulations, specifications, and the SOW as outlined below:

SPS Flash Tank Piping Install SPS flash tank piping and pump.

The flash tank located in the sub-basement, which is serving the SPS pressure reducing valve station continues to have problems with water hammer and excessive noise. Upon further review of the system, the following items were identified: the tank is improperly piped, is not vented, and does not have a pump while it is trying to lift condensate. For this system to work properly the vent will be installed, a proper liquid drainer will be installed, and a pump will be selected/installed.

Electric Condensate Pump Skid Replacement - Install a properly sized electric condensate return system.

The electric condensate skid located in the sub-basement serves the building heating loop, water heaters and sterilizers. The system has not been able to keep up with demand and has issues with pump failure. Upon further review the tank temperature was elevated above 180 F, the pump alternator is bad, the vent piping is undersized, and the storage tank appears to be undersized. This system will need to be replaced with a properly sized condensate skid and a proper vent installation.

Acre Building Condensate Return Replace both flash tanks and pumping system.

The sub-basement of the ACRE building has multiple condensate return piping problems. The facility has been experiencing issues with backpressure that has caused pumping problems and piping failures. One of the flash tanks in this area doesn t have a pump, the venting from both tanks tie together and is undersized; therefore, the equalizing vent from the condensate pump is reduced in size, and the condensate pump mechanism needs to be repaired. Additionally, the condensate piping within this area is copper and has failed. Some of the fittings are Pro Press and are not holding pressure. These two systems will be separated and repaired: adding duplex pumping for redundancy and installing proper venting. The copper piping return system in this subbasement will be replaced with heavy fittings and heavy wall pipe (SCHD80 carbon steel forged).

The period of performance will be 120 calendar days.

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1DA Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries

This will be a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns under the authority of 38 U.S.C. section 8127(d).

NAICS Code 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, applies to this requirement. The small business size standard is $19M.

The estimated range of construction is Between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00

This requirement will be procured per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14.101 Sealed Bidding.

The solicitation is expected to be posted on or around July 2, 2024.

This requirement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under the authority of 38 U.S.C §8127 (d). Only those SDVOSB s listed and viewable in the SBA database located at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. The database will be checked at the time of offer submission as well as prior to award. All offers must also have an active listing in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The awarded contractor must also submit evidence of enrollment with VETS4212.

In addition to the requirements as set forth in the solicitation notice (to be issued), the proposed contractor must also be determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9. The Contracting Officer will determine responsibility prior to any award being made.

Questions related to this requirement will only be addressed in writing by way of email to the Contract Specialist at jen.jamieson@va.gov and Contracting Officer at vance.rosebush@va.gov. The Project Number, Project Name and Solicitation Number must be included in the subject line of all questions related to this requirement.

No questions will be considered until the actual solicitation is released.

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