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), specifically the 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17, has issued Solicitation 36C25726B0006 for the replacement of the boiler plant at the West Texas VA Health Care System, George H. O'Brien, Jr. VA Medical Center in Big Spring, Texas. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The project involves demolishing existing boilers and installing new systems while maintaining continuous steam service. Proposals are due June 4, 2026, by 3:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This Firm-Fixed-Price contract requires the demolition and replacement of existing boilers and associated plant systems. Key deliverables include the installation of new packaged fire-tube boilers, boiler plant piping, fuel trains, breechings/stacks, and feedwater/condensate systems. All necessary mechanical and electrical upgrades must be performed. Contractors must maintain uninterrupted facility operations using temporary boilers during construction. The scope also covers full startup, testing, commissioning, and operator training. Compliance is required with VA Master Specifications (Divisions 01, 23, 26), VHA Directive 1810, Uniform Building Code (UBC), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard (UFAS), and VA Standards, with the most stringent standard applying in case of conflict. A construction superintendent must be on-site, and as-built record drawings are required within 30 days of project completion. Workmanship and materials must be warranted for one year.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Magnitude: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 (with a Construction Cost Limit of $4.5M specifically for boiler replacement mentioned in design analysis).
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days after notice to proceed.
- NAICS Code: 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (Size Standard: $45M).
- Product Service Code (PSC): Z2DA – Repair Or Alteration Of Hospitals And Infirmaries.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be SBA-VetCert VERIFIED (VISIBLE and VERIFIED) at the time of bid submission; failure to do so will result in a non-responsive bid.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 4, 2026, by 3:00 PM Central Time. Bids must be submitted electronically as a single PDF document.
- Bid Guarantee: Required (20% of bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less).
- Performance and Payment Bonds: Required for the awardee.
- Site Visit: Scheduled for April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.
- RFIs/Questions Deadline: May 4, 2026, by 10:00 AM Central Time, submitted via email to horacio.fernandez@va.gov. Answers will be posted as amendments.
- Required Documentation: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, comply with VETS-4212 reporting, and adhere to special standards of responsibility including an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of <= 1.0 and completion of the Limitation on Subcontracting certificate (VAAR 852.219-75).
Point of Contact
- Contracting Officer: Horacio Fernandez (horacio.fernandez@va.gov, 254-421-4096).