Safety Valve Maintenance

Amendment / Modification

This document is an addendum to Solicitation FA860126R0003, dated 17 March 2026, specifically addressing FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors for Award.

• Section 1: Notice of Governing Regulations and Class Deviations: Clarifies that the solicitation and related activities are governed by the RFO and its implementing DFARS class deviations, directing parties to official sources for the FAR Overhaul and DoD Class Deviations.
• Section 2: Basis for Contract Award: Specifies that the Government will use FAR Part 12.201-1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures vs. FAR 15.2 Evaluation and Award. It confirms a competitive, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process for a single Firm-Fixed Price contract. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is technically acceptable and has the lowest Total Evaluated Price (TEP).
• Section 3: Evaluation Factors: Details that proposals will be evaluated on Technical Capability and Price. Technical acceptability is a prerequisite for award. Tradeoffs between price and non-price factors are not permitted. Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest TEP among technically acceptable proposals.
• Section 4: Technical Capability: Outlines that each offeror's Mission Capability Proposal will be rated Acceptable or Unacceptable. It details the evaluation criteria, including compliance with and understanding of the PWS and the entire solicitation. It lists specific technical factors and subfactors that will be evaluated.
• Section 5: Technical Capability Evaluation Factors and Sub Factors: Defines three subfactors: Quality Control Plan (PWS 6.1), Inspection Reports (PWS Paragraph 3.1), and Prior Experience. Each subfactor has a description and a measure of merit. Prior experience requires proof of at least two relevant contracts performed within five years of the solicitation issue date, with specific administrative data required for each.
• Section 6: Price: States that price proposals will be evaluated for completeness, unbalanced pricing, fair and reasonableness, and Total Evaluated Price (TEP). It defines TEP as the sum of prices for the base and option periods, including a calculation for the maximum six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8.
• Section 7: Evaluation Process: Describes the concurrent evaluation of all factors, the consideration of "correction potential" for deficiencies or uncertainties, and the process for discussions. It clarifies that an "Unacceptable" technical rating or unresolved deficiencies will result in the proposal being rated "Unacceptable" and not considered for award.

This addendum clarifies and details the evaluation factors and process. Offerors must ensure their proposals meet all specified technical and pricing requirements, including the detailed subfactors for technical capability and the criteria for price evaluation. The LPTA approach and the specific evaluation criteria for Technical Capability and Price are critical for proposal preparation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 05 Mission-Essential Functions and Essential Contractor Services," clarifies the designation of the "Boiler Safety and Relief Valve Maintenance Contract" as a Mission-Essential Function and an Essential Contractor Service. It outlines the contractor's responsibilities during crisis situations.

• Designation of the Boiler Safety and Relief Valve Maintenance Contract as a Mission-Essential Function and Essential Contractor Service, as defined in DFARS 252.237-7023.
• Requirement for the contractor to perform identified essential contractor services during crisis situations, as directed by the Contracting Officer.

This attachment informs potential bidders that the Boiler Safety and Relief Valve Maintenance Contract is considered mission-critical. Contractors must be prepared to provide these essential services even during crisis situations, as directed by the Contracting Officer. This may impact operational readiness, staffing, and contingency planning requirements for proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 4 to solicitation FA860126R0003, titled "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT". It provides the official wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for the specified geographic area (Ohio Counties of Greene, Miami, Montgomery).

• Lists occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage adjustments).
• Details required benefits such as vacation, holidays, health & welfare, and paid sick leave.
• Outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (conformance process) if an occupation is not listed.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and benefit standards that must be paid to service employees working on the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs comply with these determined rates to be compliant with the Service Contract Act. It helps in accurately estimating labor costs for proposals.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide all necessary management, tools, supplies, equipment, parts, and labor to inspect, maintain, and repair all safety and relief valves for boilers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, ensuring continuous and safe operation.

• Seal pressure vessel openings during safety valve removal.

• Remove safety valves within 2 work weeks of plant shutdown.

• Repair/overhaul, set, and test safety valves at a certified facility.

• Reinstall safety valves within 4 work weeks of removal, during normal outage periods.

• Repair or replace all drain lines and fittings associated with valve reinstallation.

• Conduct work to protect Government property, personnel, and work areas.

• The work includes removal, repair/overhaul, set, test, and reinstallation of valves as requested.

• Safety valves must meet pressure-setting applications and comply with ASME code.

• Valves must be tested to ensure proper lift and reset pressure.

• Certification from a certified safety valve facility is required for repaired valves.

• Each valve must have tags indicating capacity verification.

• Service Summary outlines specific performance objectives, PWS paragraphs, thresholds (0-2 defects allowed), surveillance methods (100%), and remedies (Re-Performance).

• Outage periods are historically around April 15th for Area A (Facilities 31240 and 34019) and June 1st for Area B (Building 20770).

• Normal duty hours are Monday-Friday, 0700-1600, excluding Federal Holidays and designated emergency situations.

• Contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Program (QCP).

• Contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations.

• Hot work requires prior clearance from the Fire Inspector.

• Work must comply with Federal, State, and American Standard Safety Codes.

• Contractor must have a Certificate of Authorization in the National Board Valve Repair (“VR” Stamp) Program.

• Contractor must contact the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at least 72 hours prior to starting work.

• Contractor must visit the work area and identify discrepancies within 1 work week before performing work.

• Contractor must comply with OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) requirements.

• Contractor must report all labor hours via a secure data collection site (SAM.gov).

• Appendix A lists specific valve locations and specifications for Area A and Area B.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides "Additional Instructions to Offerors" for Solicitation FA860126R0003, dated March 17, 2026. It supplements FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, with specific guidance for this acquisition. The Federal Government is undergoing an overhaul of the FAR and DFARS, and this solicitation is governed by these updates and implementing class deviations.

• Offers must be clear, concise, and provide convincing rationale on how the offeror intends to meet the Government's requirements. Simply restating requirements is insufficient.

• Offerors must assume the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities or experience.

• Elaborate brochures or documentation are not desired.

• Specific topics to be addressed in the Technical Capability Proposal (Volume I) include:

  • Quality Control (IAW PWS Paragraph 6.1)
  • Inspection Reports and written repair estimates (IAW PWS Paragraph 3.1)
  • Prior Experience

• Offer and prices must remain firm for 180 days after the solicitation closing date.

• The offer must consist of two separate volumes: Technical Capability Proposal (Volume I, 70 pages max) and Price & Offer Documentation (Volume II, 50 pages max).

• Pricing information must be submitted ONLY in the Price & Offer Documentation Volume.

• Electronic copies of each volume should be sent via email to the POCs.

• For Volume II, the Pricing Attachment (Attachment 5 – Bid Sheet) must be submitted as both a PDF and a Microsoft Excel file.

• Page limitations are maximums; exceeding them will result in pages being removed and disregarded.

• Standard page size is 8.5 x 11 inches, single-spaced, Times New Roman 10-point font, with one-inch margins.

• Offers must conform to all solicitation requirements, terms, and conditions. Failure to meet a requirement or clearly identifying exceptions with rationale may result in ineligibility for award.

• Evaluation will be based on the information provided in the proposal. The Government will not assume capability unless specified.

• Not explicitly stated in this document.

• Point of Contact: Edward Huchison (edward.huchison@us.af.mil).

• Email correspondence subject line: "FA860126R0003, Safety Valve Maintenance."

• Allowable email attachments: .pdf, .docx, .xlsx. Emails not to exceed 15MB. .zip or .exe files are not allowed.

• PDF documents must be text-searchable and copyable, not image-based.

• Offerors must notify the POC in writing if they believe any part of the solicitation contains an error or is unsound.

• The Government reserves the right to award based on the initial offer without discussion, but may conduct discussions if necessary.

• Referenced documents include: FAR Overhaul, DoD Class Deviations, Attachment 2 (Evaluation Factors), Attachment 5 (Bid Sheet), SF 1449, SF 30.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA860126R0003) is for "Safety Valves Maintenance." The acquisition is unrestricted.

• The core service is "Safety Valves Maintenance."

• Specific line items detail inspections for safety valves and relief valves across various buildings (e.g., Building-31240, Building-34019, Building-20770, Building-20080).

• "Over and Above" quantities are also listed for these services.

• Product Service Code (PSC) is J048.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all listed items.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Period: 12 June 2026 to 31 May 2027
  • Option Period 1: 01 June 2027 to 31 May 2028
  • Option Period 2: 01 June 2028 to 31 May 2029

• Solicitation Issue Date: 19 March 2026

• Offer Due Date: 22 April 2026, 01:00 PM

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, with addenda.

• Inspection and Acceptance locations are primarily "Both Destination" at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

• Attachment 2 details "Evaluation Factors."

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 811310 with a size standard of $12,500,000.00.

• Several attachments are referenced, including "Additional Instructions to Offerors," "Evaluation Factors," "Performance Work Statement," "Wage Determination," and "Mission Essential Memorandum."