Z2DA--519-20-200 VABS Replace Boiler Plant Solicitation 36C25726B0006

SOL #: 36C25726B0006Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)

San Antonio, TX, 78240, United States

Place of Performance

Big Spring, TX

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Hospitals And Infirmaries (Z2DA)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3285e8c987e1487ca4ecbffa2f6e98b7/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 7, 2026

Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Response Deadline

Jun 4, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 the West Texas VA Health Care System, is seeking a contractor to replace the boiler plant at its facility in Big Spring, TX. This presolicitation announces an upcoming Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a project estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The opportunity is a 100% competitive set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The IFB is expected to be posted on or about April 21, 2026, with responses due by June 4, 2026.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to demolish, replace, and commission the boiler plant at Building 2. Key tasks include the removal of existing boilers and associated systems, installation of new packaged fire tube boilers, boiler plant piping, fuel trains, breechings/stacks, feedwater/condensate systems, and all necessary mechanical and electrical upgrades. The project requires maintaining continuous steam service throughout construction using temporary boilers. All work must comply with VA Master Specifications (Divisions 01, 23, 26), VHA Directive 1810, 100% drawings, specifications, infection control requirements, OSHA 10/30, and applicable VA design standards. Strict coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is essential due to the active medical center environment.

Contract Details

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Invitation for Bid to follow)
Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
NAICS Code: 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (size standard $45M)
Product Service Code (PSC): Z2DA – Repair and Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries
Estimated Magnitude: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
Place of Performance: West Texas VA Health Care System, George H. O'Brien, Jr. VA Medical Center, Big Spring, TX

Eligibility & Submission

Apparent successful offerors must be SBA VetCert VERIFIED (VISIBLE and VERIFIED) at the time of bid submission, as per 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.7. Failure to be VetCert VERIFIED will result in a non-responsive bid. SDVOSB offerors are strongly encouraged to complete VetCert verification well in advance. The firm must also comply with VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting requirements (FAR 52.222-37), if applicable. The response date for the upcoming IFB is June 4, 2026, at 15:00 Central Time.