Boiler Repair Philadelphia

Amendment / Modification

This amendment addresses questions asked by prospective offerors and provides updated submission details.

• Questions & Answers: Provides answers to vendor questions regarding the boiler manufacturer, manufacturing date, and model number. The manufacturer is Cleaver Brooks, manufactured in 1979 with a burner in 2012, and the model is Boiler Model D-60, Water Tube, 700 HP. Pictures were requested and are attached.

• Submission Deadline: The due date for quotes is extended to Thursday, 04/30/2026, by 3:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Quotes are to be submitted via email only to April.Cotter@va.gov.

• Solicitation Requirements: All quote submission requirements are detailed in the original solicitation under sections 52.212-1 and 52.212-2.

• The deadline for quote submission has been extended.

• The method for submitting quotes has been clarified.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Other / Unclassified

This document is an image (IMG_2881.jpeg) depicting industrial piping, valves, and a pressure gauge. It appears to be a photograph of mechanical equipment, possibly related to a boiler, steam system, or similar industrial process.

This image does not contain textual information that can be directly summarized for a bidder. Its relevance to a SAM.gov opportunity would depend entirely on the context of the opportunity itself. For example, if the opportunity involved the inspection, repair, or replacement of similar industrial equipment, this image might serve as a visual reference for the existing conditions or scope of work. However, without further information or accompanying text, its specific utility to a bidder cannot be determined.

Other / Unclassified

This document is an image file (IMG_2880.jpeg) containing a close-up view of industrial piping, valves, and a blue meter. The image appears to be a photograph of mechanical equipment, possibly related to a facility or infrastructure project.

As this is an image of equipment and not a solicitation, SOW, amendment, or other standard procurement document, its direct relevance to bidders is unclear without further context from the SAM.gov opportunity record. It may serve as a visual aid to describe existing conditions, a required component, or a location relevant to a potential contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a label or plate from a piece of equipment, likely a flow meter or pump, providing its model and serial number, as well as operational specifications. It is relevant to bidders as it identifies a specific component that may be part of a larger procurement or replacement effort.

• Model Number: 824-1810-CNP
• Serial Number: 630098-01-001
• Input: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Output: 1500 Amps
• Ambient Temperature Range: +40°F to 160°F
• Maximum Pressure: 400 PSIG @ 100°F
• Certifications: CE

This information can help bidders identify the exact specifications of equipment required for an opportunity. If the opportunity involves procuring or servicing this specific model, this data is crucial for accurate bidding and proposal preparation.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides information regarding an on-site visit for the Boiler 3 water level control repair specifics.

• Site Visit Information: An on-site visit is scheduled for Friday, 04/24/2026, at 9:00 AM EST at Boiler Plant 3900 Woodland Ave., Building 8, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The POC is Bruce Marks.

• Confirmation: Interested parties must email Bruce Marks (W.Marks@va.gov) and April Cotter (April.Cotter@va.gov) to confirm attendance.

• Site Visit Status: The site visit is not mandatory and does not form part of the evaluation factors. No additional site visits are scheduled.

• Questions and Quotes: All questions and quotes are to be submitted via email only to April.Cotter@va.gov. Questions are due by 3:00 PM EST on Monday, 04/27/2026. Quotes are due by 3:00 PM EST on Thursday, 04/30/2026.

• Submission Requirements: All quote submission requirements are detailed in the original solicitation under clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2.

• Proposal deadlines for questions and quotes have been specified.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination, specifically Revision 35 for Wage Determination No. 2015-4233, dated February 11, 2026. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in the Pennsylvania counties of Delaware and Philadelphia.

This document is crucial for bidders responding to solicitations that fall under the Service Contract Act. It outlines the legally mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing services under the contract. Bidders must use these rates when calculating their labor costs for proposals to ensure compliance. Key information includes:

• Applicable Executive Orders: Details minimum wage rates under Executive Order 14026 ($17.20/hour for 2024) and Executive Order 13658 ($12.90/hour for 2024), with annual adjustments.
• Occupational Wage Rates: Lists specific minimum hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support to technical and transportation roles.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies required health and welfare benefits ($5.36/hour or $214.40/week) and paid sick leave (1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually) under Executive Order 13706.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines requirements for paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 8 years, 4 weeks after 15 years) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays.
• Hazardous Pay: Details differential pay for working with ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Provides guidance on how to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement of the water level control for Boiler #3 at the CMCVAMC 3900 Woodland Avenue Building 8, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The work is required to comply with VHA Boiler Directive 1810 and ensure safety deficiencies and related equipment operate properly.

• Provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and materials to supply, install, test, and calibrate the broken water level control on Boiler #3.

• Installation must be in accordance with VHA Directive 1810, Boiler Plant and Boiler Plant Operations, and the VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, 8th Edition.

• Perform diagnostic work to ensure all associated water level control safety devices are working appropriately.

• Adherence to safety regulations, including obtaining a Hot Work Permit if applicable, and following Lock-Out Tag-out procedures.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 65 calendar days from award.

• Estimated Value: Not specified, but NAICS code 238220 has a size standard of $19 Million.

• Submission Method: Email only to April.Cotter@va.gov.

• Questions Due: Monday, April 27, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.

• Quotes Due: Thursday, April 30, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote, considering Price and Compliance with quote submission instructions.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 238220.

• Size Standard: $19 Million.

• SCA WD No.: 2015-4233 (Rev. 35), dated 12-03-2025 applies.

• Offerors must complete all line items, provide pricing per unit and total per line, and the contract total. An Excel spreadsheet is provided for quoter use.