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), specifically the Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), is seeking proposals for Deaerator Tank Inspection and Evaluation Services at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an estimated value of $19 Million. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to perform a comprehensive inspection and evaluation of the feed-water deaerator pressure vessel. The inspection must adhere to guidelines outlined in NACE RP0590-96, National Board Inspection Code (NBIC/ANSI 23), and VHA Directive 1810. Key tasks include:
- Visual inspection of accessible internal welds.
- Magnetic Particle Examination (WFMT) of welds.
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT) for material thickness.
- Providing preliminary and final assessment reports with recommendations.
- Ensuring NDT technicians are certified Level II or higher per ASNT SNT-TC-1A and supervised by a Qualified Professional Inspector (QPI) holding a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors certificate.
- Scheduling inspections during periods of low steam demand, with at least 14 calendar days' notice to the VA.
Deliverables
Required deliverables include a list of key personnel and qualifications, details of testing equipment, surface preparation documentation, and a final evaluation report to be submitted within 30 business days post-inspection.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $19 Million
- Delivery: ARO 45 Days
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: April 6, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT
- Evaluation Criteria: A comparative evaluation will be conducted, where Technical and Delivery factors combined are more important than Price. Price gains importance as technical differences narrow.
- 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 technical/delivery approach.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database as an SDVOSB at the time of offer and award. For services, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Jeremy Parrish
- Email: Jeremy.Parrish@va.gov
- Phone: 352-283-9220