H344--Deaerator Tank Inspection 36C24826Q0489
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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) is seeking a contractor to provide inspection and evaluation services for the feed-water deaerator pressure vessel at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform a comprehensive inspection and evaluation of the feed-water deaerator pressure vessel. This includes:
- Visual inspection of accessible internal welds.
- Magnetic Particle Examination (WFMT) of welds.
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT) for material thickness.
- Adherence to NACE RP0590-96, National Board Inspection Code (NBIC/ANSI 23), and VHA Directive 1810 guidelines.
- Providing preliminary and final assessment reports with recommendations.
- Ensuring NDT technicians are certified Level II or higher (ASNT SNT-TC-1A) and supervised by a Qualified Professional Inspector (QPI) with a National Board certificate.
- Scheduling inspections during low steam demand periods, with 14 calendar days' notice to the VA.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $19 Million
- Delivery: ARO 45 Days
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Offers Due: April 6, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 30, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotations. Technical and Delivery combined are more important than Price, though Price becomes more significant as technical differences narrow. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical: Conformance with specifications, technical approach, understanding of requirements, and added value.
- Delivery: Ability to meet timeframe, reasonableness of dates, and risk of late delivery.
- Price: Reasonableness, balance, overall cost, and consistency with the technical/delivery approach.
Additional Notes
This solicitation, number 36C24826Q0489, is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8). The NAICS Code is 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award. For services, the SDVOSB prime contractor must not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to non-certified SDVOSBs.