N045--Service Contract Services For Temporary Boiler
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 conducting market research through a Sources Sought Announcement to identify qualified businesses capable of providing temporary boiler services for the San Diego VA Health Care System at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161. This is not a solicitation, but aims to inform future acquisition decisions and assess potential small business participation, particularly from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Responses are due by March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM MST.
Scope of Work
The vendor shall provide comprehensive services for an 800 HP Rental Boiler, including:
- Installation and Commissioning: Integrate the boiler into the existing 125 PSIG steam grid, providing all necessary labor, materials, and engineering support.
- Freight Transportation: Manage oversized load transport with required escorts and permits for both arrival and departure.
- Equipment Provision: Supply all rental lifts, piping, fittings, and materials to ensure connection points are achieved.
- Boiler Placement: Set and off-load the 800 HP Fire Tube Boiler, with final location directed by the VA to align with D-mark connection points.
- Utility Connections: Assist with final connections to the Central Utility Plant (CUP) within 10 feet of the boiler, including steam, feedwater, natural gas, #2 oil, blowdown, and condensate return lines.
- Decommissioning and Removal: Execute boiler shutdown, disconnect utilities, dismantle temporary piping, load the boiler onto a transport trailer (requiring crane services and rigging), and restore the site within 10 feet of the work area.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19.0 Million size standard.
- Set-Aside: Primarily seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The VA is mandated to consider a total SDVOSB set-aside, but if responses are inadequate, alternate set-asides or full and open competition may be considered. Other interested small businesses (VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone) are also encouraged to respond.
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM MST.
- Published: March 17, 2026.
Submission & Eligibility
Interested businesses must submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications and ability to perform the described work. Required information includes company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email, DUNS number, Cage Code, Tax ID Number, and type of small business. All submissions must be in writing via email to felicia.simpson@va.gov, marked Attn: Felicia Simpson, Contract Specialist.
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete ORCA. SDVOSBs and VOSBs must also be registered in the SBA-Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Registry.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for response costs. No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated.