Boiler Maintenance & Repair Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC is conducting a Sources Sought market survey to identify qualified firms for Boiler Maintenance & Repair Services at Naval Submarine Base New London, CT. This is for preliminary planning to determine if the upcoming solicitation will be set aside for small business concerns. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Non-Reoccurring/Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a base year and four option periods. Responses are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, management, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment for comprehensive boiler maintenance and repair. Key services include:
- Repairs and/or replacement of steam valves (6 psi to 900 psi).
- "R" stamp welding, including resurfacing and welding of boiler hand-hole seats.
- Refractory and boiler tube repair/replacement.
- Work on air systems, boiler water feed systems, and steam/condensate piping systems.
- Boiler certification, emissions testing, and inspection of feedwater lines.
- Maintenance of auxiliary equipment, piping, and associated facilities (e.g., pure water facility, screen house).
Attachment 2 details specific Exhibit Line Item Numbers (ELINs) for unit-priced labor (e.g., 'R' Stamp Welder, Certified Welder, Boiler Maker, Pipe Fitter, Electrician, Insulator) and materials, subject to the Davis Bacon Act or Service Contract Act.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Non-Reoccurring/IDIQ.
- Term: One base year plus four option periods.
- Estimated Start: September 7, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19,000,000 size standard.
- Set-Aside: This market survey aims to determine whether to set aside the requirement for small business concerns. The previous contract for these services was a 100% small business set-aside. Responses are sought from various small business categories including veteran-owned, service-disabled, HUBZone, small-disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses.
Performance Standards & Requirements
All work must comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, NAVFAC UFC-3-430-07). Personnel must hold specific certifications, such as National Board "R" Stamp for welders and State S-2 Unlimited Journeyman License for Boilermakers. Emergency repairs require rapid response, with on-site arrival within 2 hours and work commencement within 24 hours of notice to proceed. Contractors must adhere to safety regulations and manage warranties.
Submission Requirements & Deadline
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, by 12:00 PM.
- Submission: Electronically to Allison King at Allison.n.king2.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Required Information: Submit the attached Sources Sought Information Form, including company name, address, point of contact, phone, email, business size, and disadvantaged/8(a)/HUBZone status. Vendors are also encouraged to provide information on contracts of similar scope and size, references, and past performance.
- Note: This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal or guarantee a solicitation.