H145--Alx-Boiler Inspection
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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), Alexandria VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Pineville, LA, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C25626Q0699) to identify potential sources for inspecting and testing boilers and ancillary equipment. This is for market research to define a future procurement strategy. Responses are due by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks non-personal services for the inspection and testing of boilers and ancillary equipment. The contractor will furnish all labor, parts/supplies, transportation, trained personnel, and management. Key tasks include:
- Visual inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) of boilers, a deaerator tank, and a condensate tank.
- Specific equipment includes three Cleaver Brooks 600 Hp boilers (model CBLE-4W 200-600-200ST, serial numbers T8106-1-1, T8106-1-2, T8106-1-3), a deaerator tank (MAWP 50 psi), and a condensate tank (MAWP 50 psi).
- Provision of a full report of findings and recommendations, stamped by a licensed professional engineer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Not a solicitation)
- NAICS Code: 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services (Small Business Size Standard: $19,000,000)
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, by 4:00 P.M. Central Time
- Published: April 22, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Responses are requested from Small Business Concerns to assist the Alexandria VAMC in determining competition levels and market pricing. Submissions should include:
- Clear and convincing documentation demonstrating capability and experience to satisfy the requirement.
- General information and technical background.
- Estimated market research pricing. Responses are limited to 8 pages (8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, 1-inch margins) in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Email submissions to jeneice.matthews@va.gov with the subject line: "Sources Sought 36C25626Q0699 Inspect and Test Boilers and Ancillary Equipment Alexandria VAMC". Information provided will be used solely for market research by the Alexandria VAMC. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
This is strictly a Sources Sought notice; no solicitation exists at this time. The VA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding.