Z2NB--657-26-110JB - Upgrade Boiler Safety Valves , STL
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25526R0035
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 15
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This solicitation (36C25526R0035) seeks construction services to replace and upgrade eight steam safety valves within the steam boiler system in Building 75 at Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is procuring this work, which includes removing and installing six steam safety valves across three separate boilers (two per boiler), one safety valve downstream of the PRV station upstream of the deaerator, and one deaerator safety valve, all in compliance with VHA Directive 1810. Technical qualifications required include documentation of relevant past performance on hospital or medical facility projects valued at $200,000 or greater completed within five years, demonstrated technical construction experience under NAICS 238220, a qualified mechanical subcontractor with five years of HVAC experience in hospital/medical centers, and key personnel (Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, On-Site Safety Officer with OSHA 30 certification, and On-Site Superintendent with OSHA 30 certification) each with minimum five years of experience and relevant project examples. Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis considering five evaluation factors: relevant past performance of the prime contractor, technical construction experience of the prime contractor, technical construction experience of the mechanical subcontractor, technical qualifications of proposed key personnel, and the prime contractor's safety plan. Technical questions were due by 3:00 PM CDT on February 20, 2026, and proposals are due by 12:00 PM CST on March 4, 2026, as extended by Amendment 0002.
This contract is designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238220, with no incumbent contractor identified in the available documentation. The estimated contract value ranges between $200,000 and $1,000,000, with a performance period of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The scope of work encompasses eight steam safety valves total, requiring removal of existing valves and installation of new units with specific pressure relief specifications (130 psi and 135 psi set points), flange reducers, upgraded A193 flange steam bolts, drip bowls/cups, and associated materials and piping modifications as necessary to comply with ASME standards and VHA requirements. The project will be performed at Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center, Building 75, in St. Louis, Missouri, with work hours established as 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and one boiler taken out of service at a time while maintaining facility operations. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit was held on February 13, 2026, and all contractors and joint ventures must be certified in SBAVetCert and registered in SAM.gov, with performance and payment bonds required prior to contract award.
Notice text
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Amendment 0002 Solicitation 36C25526R0035, Upgrade Boiler Steam Safety Valves P/N 657-26-110JB
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657-26-110JB Upgrade Boiler Steam Safety Valves
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT:
1. This contract is for CONSTRUCTION services for the work required to replace and upgrade steam safety valves within the steam boiler system in Building 75 at the Jefferson Barracks VA.
2. Description: Existing steam safety valves found within the steam boiler system in Building 75 are in need of replacement and upgrading so to improve facility safety and efficiency. To do so, this Scope of Work (SOW) will address a total of eight steam safety valves, which is comprised of two steam safety valves per each of the three separate boilers, one safety valve following the PRV station upstream of the deaerator, and one deaerator safety valve. All new work and equipment shall comply with VHA Directive 1810. The following outlines the SOW for the different valve types, with respect to their adjacent structure/function:
a. Steam Safety Valves on Boiler (SVB) SOW: Removal of two existing SVB per each of the three separate boilers, totally in six SVB to be removed. Installation of two new SVB per each of the three separate boilers, totaling in six SVB to be installed. All new SVB being installed will require flange reducers 2½ x 4 flange reducers, properly upsized drip 90 bowl/cups, upgraded A193 flange steam bolts, and other related materials to complete their proper installation. For all new SVB being installed, steam escape piping contiguous with drip 90 bowl/cup and/or vertically extending upwards through the roof of Building 75 may require modification. For each of the three separate boilers, the two new SVB being installed are to be similar but have unique specifications, as outlined below:
SVB type 1:
Relieve Boiler Steam at 130 psi (Set Point)
Relieve 80% of total steam capacity of 35,000 lbs/hr, or 28,000 lbs/hr
SVB shall be constructed of Cast Steel
SVB type 2:
Relieve Boiler Steam at 135 psi / Set Point
Relieve 100% total steam capacity of 35,000 lbs/hr, or 35,000 lbs/hr
SVB shall be constructed of Cast Steel
b. Safety Valve Following PRV (SVFPRV) SOW: The existing SVFPRV, located upstream of the Deaerator, is to be removed. In its place, a new Kunkle is to be installed. Its installation will require newly upgraded A193 flange steam bolts and other related materials to complete proper installation. The new Kunkle being installed must meet the following specifications: Relieve steam at 15 psi (Set Point)
Relieve steam capacity of 17,972 lbs/hr
Shall be constructed of Cast Steel
c. Deaerator Safety Valve (DASV) SOW: The existing DASV is to be removed. In its place, a new DASV is to be installed, which must meet the following specifications:
Relieve steam at 15 psi (Set Point)
Relieve steam capacity of 2,990 lbs/hr. The acceptable relief steam capacity is 500 lbs/hr to 1,000 lbs/hr.
Shall be constructed of Cast Steel
The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, products, tools, equipment, temporary structures (including scaffolding), and any other resources necessary to complete the work as described in this SOW, whether specifically listed or implied by the scope. The contractor shall provide a high level of quality and workmanship. The contractor is responsible for the removal and disposal of any project-related equipment and materials. The contractor shall also assist relevant Building 75 personnel, or independently perform the following duties as required:
Safely shut down, including lock out tag out, of boilers and steam lines
Scaffolding set up and removal
Test the steam system for leaks upon completion of all valve installation
Safely restart steam system, including lock out tag out, and verify proper operations
3. Note: Contractor to abide by all work & requirements set in the final release for construction project specifications.
4. Project shall conform to all Records Management and Privacy Language.
5. The period of performance for this project will be 180 calendar days after NTP issue date.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
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| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Z2NB--657-26-110JB - Upgrade Boiler Safety Valves , STL | Pre-Solicitation |
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