Z1NB--Boiler Replacement Sources Sought
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), specifically Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6), intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Boiler Replacement services at the Durham VA Health Care System in Durham, NC. This project involves the installation of three new 600 HP fire tube boilers and associated infrastructure. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected on or about May 5, 2026, with bids due by July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project, identified as 558-22-152, requires professional construction services for the replacement of boilers. Key deliverables include:
- Installation of three new 600 HP fire tube boilers, each providing 22,500 pounds per hour of 80 PSIG steam to meet a total site requirement of 45,000 pounds per hour.
- Provision of economizers and stacks for each boiler.
- Boilers must feature dual fuel burners, with Natural Gas as the primary fuel and Fuel Oil 2 as the redundant fuel.
- Installation of a propane tank and air compressor for fuel oil ignition and atomization.
- Work locations include Building 7 (Boiler Plant), Building 9 (Chiller Plant), Building 24 (Temporary Boiler Plant), and associated East/West parking lot/loading dock areas.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (IFB)
- Estimated Construction Magnitude: Between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: 547 calendar days
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45.0 Million
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Solicitation Availability: On or about May 5, 2026, on SAM.gov.
- Bids Due: July 20, 2026, by 6:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: April 14, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation materials, including specifications, drawings, and amendments, will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov.
- Bids will be due approximately 30 days after the solicitation issuance, with the final deadline being July 20, 2026.
- Only one site visit will be scheduled; details will be provided in the solicitation.
- All non-responsive bids will be rejected.
- Prospective contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) database to be eligible for award. Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) apply.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not an invitation for bids. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation. Vendors are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments. All questions regarding this announcement and future project announcements must be emailed to the Primary Contract Specialist, Alice Custis, at alice.custis@va.gov. Telephone requests for bidding material will not be accepted.