J044--Replace A307 Bolts
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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) is soliciting proposals for the replacement of non-compliant A307 bolted connections at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, GA. This project involves replacing approximately 752 bolt sets in steam and hot water systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will remove and replace 752 identified non-compliant bolt sets (5,216 individual bolts) in steam and hot water systems across Buildings A, B, and C. This includes high-pressure steam boilers, headers, distribution mains, hot water supply/return pumps, heat exchangers, distribution piping, and domestic hot water heaters, with pipe sizes ranging from 1-inch to 12-inch. The work requires insulation removal and restoration, cleaning of fastener surfaces, and application of anti-seize compound. Bolt replacement must follow the single-stud sequential replacement (hot bolting) method per ASME PCC-2, Article 3.11. The contractor must provide certified mill test reports (MTRs) for all fastener material, maintain a bolt replacement log, and provide photo documentation, culminating in a final closeout package.
Contract Details
This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The period of performance is 270 days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, with a Small Business Administration size standard of $19 Million. The Product Service Code is J044.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals are due by May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Evaluation will be based on a lowest-priced technically acceptable basis. Key submission requirements include a company experience narrative (maximum 2 pages), a list of at least two prior projects demonstrating bolted-joint experience, a proposed personnel roster with resumes (Project Supervisor, Lead Technician, and at least one additional Technician), and certification documentation (pipefitter/steamfitter certification, ASME PCC-1 certificate). Questions (RFIs) must be submitted by May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact David Parente, Contracting Officer, at David.Parente@va.gov or 843-252-6747.