H344--Combustion tuning/instrument calibrations for boilers at Veterans Affairs Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, NV.

SOL #: 36C26126Q0497Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)
MATHER, CA, 95655, United States

Place of Performance

Reno, NV

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Inspection And Laboratory Services (Except Medical/Dental): Furnace, Steam Plant, And Drying Equipment; And Nuclear Reactors (H344)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 16, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Mar 30, 2026, 5:00 PM

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), specifically Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a Request for Quote (RFQ) for combustion tuning and instrument calibration services for boilers. This requirement is for the Veterans Affairs Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) in Reno, NV. The solicitation, number 36C26126Q497, is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov on or about March 17, 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Scope of Work

The future contract will require specialized services including:

  • Combustion tuning for boilers.
  • Instrument calibrations for boilers. These services are essential for the operational efficiency and safety of the boiler systems at the VASNHCS facility.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Pre-solicitation for a Request for Quote (RFQ).
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
  • Solicitation Release: On or about March 17, 2026, on SAM.gov.
  • Quotes Due: Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Specific time and date will be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation.
  • Published: March 16, 2026.
  • Solicitation Number: 36C26126Q497.
  • NAICS Code: 238220.
  • Product Service Code: H344.

Submission & Questions

The full solicitation, containing all necessary specifications and information for quoting, will be available on SAM.gov. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted as specified within the official solicitation document once it is released. Questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice may be submitted via email.

Point of Contact

Gary Christensen, Contract Specialist Email: gary.christensen@va.gov

People

Points of Contact

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