J044--Boiler Retubing Repair
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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 252-Network Contract Office 12, is soliciting proposals for Boiler Retubing Services at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL. This Firm Fixed-Price contract requires comprehensive services to re-tube nine Cleaver Brooks boilers. The acquisition is Unrestricted, and proposals are due by May 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, labor, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision to completely re-tube nine Cleaver Brooks boilers: two 4WG-200-150-15ST units, one 4WG-200-125-15ST unit, and six 4WG-200-100-15ST units. All repairs and materials must meet or exceed original specifications. Key deliverables include developing and submitting a work plan, safety plan, and schedule; performing boiler boil-out (chemical cleaning) and pressure testing; recommissioning boilers (including tuning and testing on natural gas and fuel oil); and testing all affected level controls and boiler safeties per VHA Safety Device Testing Manual. A minimum five-year warranty on all welds and rolls is required. The contractor is also responsible for proper disposal of removed materials and waste, and compliance with VHA Directive 1192 (influenza vaccination/masking for HCP), facility requirements (drug-free, weapon-free), and VA records management policies. Contractor personnel must undergo a Special Agreement Check (SAC) for background investigation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors)
- Product Service Code: J044 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Furnace, Steam Plant, And Drying Equipment; And Nuclear Reactors)
- Period of Performance: Base period from June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Work must begin no later than 30 days from award and be completed within 90 days from award.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $19 Million
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Published Date: May 5, 2026
- Quotes Due: May 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET (as per SAM.gov metadata; refer to SF 1449 for official confirmation).
Evaluation & Submission
Proposals will be evaluated using a comparative process based on Technical Capability, Experience, and Price.
- Mandatory Site Visit: Monday, May 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM Local Time. Attendees must meet at Bldg. 102 police service for badge, then Bldg. 64/72 RM 1B-72.
- RFQ Questions Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at noon local time, submitted via email to derrick.paquette@va.gov.
- Submission Method: Email quotations to derrick.paquette@va.gov. Responses exceeding 7MB must be split into multiple emails.
- Required Submittals: Completed SF 1449, Price Schedule, welder qualifications, welding details, proof of qualified technicians, experience narrative (3+ years), familiarity with specified codes/manuals, and proof of current liability insurance.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. The applicable Wage Determination is 2015-5021 revision 28, dated March 30, 2026, for Vermilion County, Illinois, which is crucial for accurate labor cost calculations. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through Tungsten Network.