J035--Building 44 Water Heater Replacement
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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), White River Junction VAMC, is seeking a qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide a replacement semi-instantaneous water heater for Building 44 at its facility in White River Junction, VT. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as an RFQ. Quotes are due by January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an in-kind replacement of the existing 2005 AJAX Boiler Inc. water heater (S/N: 65216, Model: SI V-08-SW-2.00). The new steam-heated unit must be capable of heating 45 GPM water from 40° to 140°F, with 2-1/2" input/output connections. It requires a 2" pressure reducer for steam (70psi to 27psi) and an electric valve to interface (read-only) with the VA's Building Management System (BMS). The vendor must provide all fittings for a "Plug and Play" installation. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Building 37, POC: Johnathan Rugg, to verify existing fit-up and ensure compatibility.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors)
- Size Standard: $19 Million
- PSC: J035 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Service And Trade Equipment)
- Place of Performance: White River Junction VAMC, 163 Veterans Drive, White River Junction, VT 05009
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a Firm Fixed Price Quote, a completed and signed Limitation of Subcontracting form (VAAR 852.219-75), and a technical capability statement or descriptive literature. Quotes must include a statement accepting the solicitation's terms and conditions. Registration in SAM.gov is required. Evaluation factors include Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Award will be based on a comparative evaluation (FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)) to the responsible vendor whose quotation is technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price. Note: An addendum to FAR 52.212-1 states that past performance information will not be considered in simplified acquisition procurements, which contradicts the evaluation factors listed in the addendum to FAR 52.212-2.
Important Dates
- Questions Due: January 13, 2026, 5:00 PM EST (submit via email to Kenya.Mitchell1@va.gov)
- Mandatory Site Visit: January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM (Building 37, POC: Johnathan Rugg)
- Quotes Due: January 23, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Point of Contact: Kenya.Mitchell1@va.gov