J041--STX Steam and Chill Water Line Inspection
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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 South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) at Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center is soliciting quotations for Steam and Chill Water Line Inspection services. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity requires Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of hospital piping systems. Offers are due by February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on approximately 1,200 feet of chill water and steam lines to assess their integrity. Key tasks include:
- Inspecting every third fitting within 300-foot sections.
- Removing and reinstalling jacketing and insulation, reusing existing materials.
- Conducting external visual inspections for damage and corrosion.
- Performing Pit Gauge readings and shear wave scans at exposed brackets and butt welds.
- Recording temperature readings and notifying the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) if a 30% wall loss threshold is reached.
- Providing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) before commencing services.
- Daily reporting to the STVHCS Maintenance and Operations Section Shop.
- Submitting a comprehensive report upon completion.
Contractor Requirements
Offerors must demonstrate:
- In-depth knowledge of integrity assessments for chill and steam water lines.
- Completion of STVHCS Infection Control class.
- Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, and Life Safety Code (OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 is sufficient).
- A Capability Statement showing at least three years of satisfactory and relevant experience.
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: $19.0 Million
- Period of Performance: Within 30 days of contract award.
- Work Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday, 0700-1600.
- Place of Performance: Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center, South Texas Veterans Health Care System.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.
- Technical Questions Due: February 13, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Email offers to Joseph.Leyte@va.gov with the subject "Quote 36C25726Q0281".
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Required Documents: Signed SF 1449, acknowledgment of amendments, Price/Cost Schedule, VAAR Clause 852.219-75 (subcontracting certification), Capability Statement, documentation of required knowledge, and a list of three past similar services.
- Mandatory Certification: Offerors must complete and return the "VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING" form. Failure to submit this certification will deem the offer ineligible.
Additional Notes
This opportunity includes a Wage Determination (WD 2015-5253) for Bexar County, Texas, which outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for covered employees under the Service Contract Act. Contractors must ensure compliance with these labor standards.