Boiler Preventative Maintenance and Inspection 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 Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued an Award Notice for Boiler Preventative Maintenance and Inspection Services for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System at its University Drive and H.J. Heinz campuses. This is a single-source award to Combustion Service & Equipment Co. (CS&E), a Small Business, justified by urgent requirements due to incumbent contractor failure and the need to maintain compliance with VHA Directive 1810. The notice was published on June 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded services include critical boiler system maintenance and inspection tasks:
- Internal and external boiler system inspections
- Tuning of boiler combustion control systems
- Deaerator (DA) tank inspections
- Boiler and plant safety device testing
- Calibration services
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single-Source Award (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Awardee: Combustion Service & Equipment Co. (CS&E)
- Place of Performance: Pittsburgh, PA
- Value: Estimated total amount redacted (over micro-purchase threshold, not exceeding simplified acquisition threshold)
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
Set-Aside & Justification
This award was made to Combustion Service & Equipment Co. (CS&E), identified as a Small Business. The justification for a sole-source award cites FAR 6.103-2 and 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), stating that no other sources were reasonably available to meet the urgent requirements within the necessary timeframe. CS&E has a history of successful performance under a prior contract for these services.
Additional Notes
Limited market research was conducted due to the urgent and compelling nature of the requirement. The current contract for these services is being pursued for termination. VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Utilities Supervisors have prior knowledge and familiarity with CS&E's performance. CS&E maintains an active SAM registration and has no exclusions.