Z2DA--519-20-200 VABS Replace Boiler Plant Solicitation 36C25726B0006
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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) has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the replacement of the boiler plant at the West Texas VA Health Care System in Big Spring, TX. This project, estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. An Invitation for Bid (IFB) is anticipated on or about April 21, 2026, with responses due by June 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to demolish and replace existing boilers and associated plant systems at Building 2, 300 Veterans Blvd., Big Spring, TX. Key tasks include:
- Installation of new packaged fire tube boilers, boiler plant piping, fuel trains, breechings/stacks, feedwater/condensate systems, and all necessary mechanical and electrical upgrades.
- Maintaining uninterrupted facility operations by utilizing temporary boilers during construction.
- Performing full startup, testing, commissioning, and operator training in accordance with VA Master Specifications (Divisions 01, 23, 26) and VHA Directive 1810.
- Ensuring compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW), 100% drawings, specifications, infection control requirements, OSHA 10/30, and all applicable VA design standards.
- Strict coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is required due to the active medical center environment.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (leading to IFB)
- Estimated Magnitude: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors (size standard $19M)
- Product Service Code (PSC): Z2DA — Repair and Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries
- Place of Performance: West Texas VA Health Care System, Big Spring, TX
Eligibility & Submission
- The Request for Invitation for Bid (IFB) is expected to be posted on or about April 21, 2026.
- Response Date: June 4, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time.
- All offerors must be SBA VetCert VERIFIED (VISIBLE and VERIFIED) at the time of bid submission. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. SDVOSB offerors are strongly encouraged to complete VetCert verification well in advance.
- Compliance with VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting requirements (FAR 52.222 37) is also required, if applicable.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Horacio Fernandez
- Email: horacio.fernandez@va.gov
- Phone: 254-421-4096