Boiler Repair and Replacement Valdez
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 US Coast Guard, Base Kodiak, is seeking proposals for Boiler Repair and Replacement services at the Sector Field Office Valdez Housing in Valdez, AK. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The project involves the complete removal of an existing boiler system and the installation of a new, operational system. Quotes are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is the demolition, removal, and disposal of the existing Weil-McLain boiler system, including associated piping, valves, fittings, controls, and flue components. The contractor will then be responsible for:
- Site preparation, including any necessary foundation or structural modifications.
- Modification of existing domestic water, No. 2 fuel oil plumbing, and electrical connections.
- Furnishing and installing a new Weil-McLain model WTGO-4 oil-fired water boiler, or an approved equivalent, meeting specific performance criteria (106,000 BTU/HR output, 50 PSI MAWP, 120V/60Hz electrical).
- Testing and commissioning the new system to ensure full functionality.
- Providing comprehensive documentation and end-user training. Performance must be completed within 90 days after the notice to proceed is issued.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 51291PR260000038
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Small Business Size Standard: $19M)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Place of Performance: Sector Field Office Valdez Housing, 1680 Broadway Ct., Valdez, Alaska, 99686.
- Applicable Regulations: FAR Part 12, Service Contract Labor Standards (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Mechanic, WG-10), and various FAR clauses and deviations, including 52.219-6 (Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside).
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to the attached Wage Determination (WD 2015-5687 Rev 27.pdf) which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service employees in the specified Alaska region.
Submission Requirements & Evaluation
Offerors must provide a technical capability section, not exceeding 5 pages, demonstrating:
- Knowledge and experience installing similar materials.
- Evidence of a valid Alaska General Contractor License. Offerors shall provide a firm-fixed price for the entire effort. Evaluation will be based on best value, with technical expertise and current Alaska licensing being more important than price.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: February 26, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Alaska time.
- Quotes Due: March 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Alaska time.
- Quotes Validity: 30 days.
- Submission Email: Robbin Kessler at robbin.m.kessler@uscg.mil.
- Contact: Robbin Kessler (robbin.m.kessler@uscg.mil).