Z1NB-- BOILER PLANT TESTING & CALIBRATION Marion VA Medical Center Marion, IL 62959-1165

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination (WD) issued under the Service Contract Act (SCA) by the U.S. Department of Labor. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in Illinois Counties of Jackson and Williamson. The document is revised periodically, with the latest revision noted as Revision No. 27, dated December 3, 2025.

This wage determination is crucial for contractors performing contract work in the specified geographic area that is subject to the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing various job classifications. Bidders on contracts in this area must consult this document to understand their labor cost obligations and ensure compliance with federal regulations. It also outlines specific Executive Orders (EO 13706 and EO 13658) related to paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors, as well as details on vacation, holidays, and a conformance process for unlisted classifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Boiler Plant Maintenance and Services for the Marion VA Medical Center. The contract will be a Five (5) Year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with five twelve (12) month ordering periods.

Services include:

• Annual maintenance on Boilers and associated plant equipment.

• Inspection, testing, tuning, and calibration of three (3) Superior, Fire Tube Boilers equipped with Webster burners and auxiliary equipment.

• Annual inspection and NDT testing of Deaerator (DA) Tank and Condensate Storage Tank (every 6th year).

• Calibration and evaluation of all instrumentation, transmitters, gages, thermometers, and Sensidyne Gas Sensors equipment.

• Semi-annual safety device testing and combustion tuning.

• Emergency on-site service with a 6-hour response window.

• 24-hour technical call-in assistance.

• Contract Type: IDIQ

• Period of Performance: 2/4/26 – 2/3/31 (Base year plus four option years)

• Guaranteed Minimum: $25,000.00

• Contract Ceiling: $460,000.00

• Offers must be submitted via email to lisa.buchanan1@va.gov by 1/23/26, 8:00 AM CST.

• Offers are to be submitted in two parts: 1) Price Response (SF 1449 and price schedule) and 2) Non-Price Response (addressing evaluation factors).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Questions due by 1/20/26, 10:00 AM CST.

• This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• NAICS Code: 811310, Size Standard: $12.5 Million.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of amendments.

• Past performance information may be obtained from CPARS or other sources.

• Specific technical and safety requirements are detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and referenced VHA Directives and Manuals.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment extends the deadline for the submission of quotes.

• The deadline for quote submission has been extended.

• The deadline for proposal submission is extended to Monday, January 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for the Boiler Plant Comprehensive Contract at VISN 15, Marion VAMC. It outlines the methods and frequency the government will use to monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and relevant VHA directives.

This QASP details how the contractor's performance will be evaluated. Key aspects for potential bidders include:

• Direct Observation: Real-time monitoring of activities.
• Periodic Inspection: Scheduled reviews of reports and certifications.
• Random Sampling: Unannounced checks.
• Performance Metrics Review: Analysis of reports and compliance.
• Contractor Self-Reporting: Review of submitted documentation.
• Customer Feedback: Input from VA staff.

Specific surveillance activities and their frequencies are outlined for:

• Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing (Semi-Annually)
• Boiler Combustion Tuning (Semi-Annually)
• Boiler Gage, Controls, Gas Sensor Calibration (Semi-Annually)
• Boiler Inspections (Annually for deaerator, condensate tank)
• Deaerator NDT Inspection (Every five years)

Contractor performance will be evaluated based on:

• Completion rates of testing, tuning, calibration, and inspections.

• Accuracy and timeliness of test results.

• Compliance with VHA Guidelines.

• Documentation completeness and accuracy.

• Emergency response time.

• Provided Reports status.

• Test findings and corrective actions.

• Contracting Officer (CO): Approves corrective actions.

• Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Conducts surveillance, documents findings, communicates with the contractor.

• Boiler Plant Supervisor: Provides technical oversight.

This document will be signed by the contractor's Program Manager, COR, and ACO after award, indicating agreement on the quality assurance approach.