H344--H344 | Tuning and Instrument Calibration for Boilers and Required Instrumentation Testing.
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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) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Announcement (RFQ 36C26126Q0426) to identify qualified contractors for Tuning and Instrument Calibration for Boilers and Required Instrumentation Testing at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) in Reno, NV. This is for planning purposes only; no solicitation is currently available. Responses are due by March 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The anticipated services involve semi-annual tuning, burner combustion, and oxygen trim calibrations for three Nebraska high-pressure water tube boilers. This includes providing combustion reports, semi-annual calibrations of instrumentation monitoring and control systems (transmitters), and testing the Low flue gas Oxygen Level Interlock on all three boilers. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and services. The anticipated period of performance is a base year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) plus four option years.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 Million
- Set-Aside: None specified for this Sources Sought; market research will inform future procurement strategy and potential set-asides. Respondents are asked to state their socioeconomic status.
- Limitations on Subcontracting: For small businesses, at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel must be expended for employees of the concern (FAR 52.219-14 and 52.219-27).
- Place of Performance: VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS), Boiler Plant, Bldg. 8, 975 Kirman Ave, Reno, NV 89502.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must submit responses via email to Gary.Christensen@va.gov by March 9, 2026, 1:00 PM PST. The subject line must reference "36C26126Q0426". Submissions must include:
- Company's Socioeconomic Status (e.g., small business, SDVOSB, VOSB), with SBA certification if applicable.
- Legal name and Unique Entity ID (SAM) number.
- Primary point of contact (phone and email).
- Capability Statement demonstrating ability to perform services outlined in the draft PWS.
- Description of experience with similar services and a list of similar projects.
- Details on prime performance vs. subcontracting plans.
- GSA Contract Number, if applicable.
- Completed informational price estimate form.
Additional Notes
Contractors must have a current registration in SAM.gov. Failure to provide the requested information will result in a non-responsive submission. This announcement does not constitute a commitment by the Government, and no contract will be awarded as a direct result.