Z2NB--657-26-110JB - Upgrade Boiler Safety Valves , STL

Solicitation / Statement of Work (SOW)

This is a pre-solicitation notice for Solicitation Number 36C25526R0035, concerning the "Upgrade Boiler Safety Valves" project (Project #657-26-110JB) at the Jefferson Barracks VA. The procurement is a set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

The contract requires construction services to replace and upgrade a total of eight steam safety valves within the steam boiler system in Building 75. This includes:

• Steam Safety Valves on Boiler (SVB): Removal of six existing SVBs and installation of six new SVBs (two types with specific pressure and capacity requirements). Installation requires flange reducers, upgraded bolts, and potential modification of steam escape piping.
• Safety Valve Following PRV (SVFPRV): Removal of the existing valve upstream of the Deaerator and installation of a new Kunkle valve with specific pressure and capacity requirements.
• Deaerator Safety Valve (DASV): Removal of the existing DASV and installation of a new DASV with specific pressure and capacity requirements.

The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and temporary structures. Responsibilities include safe shutdown/restart of boilers, scaffolding, leak testing, and disposal of old equipment.

• Period of Performance: 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Estimated Construction Cost Range: $150,000 - $500,000.

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.

• Award Process: Best Value Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Discussions: Government plans to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold them.

• Solicitation Availability: Expected on or before January 29, 2026.

• Proposal Due Date: On or about February 25, 2026.

• Questions: Submit via email to kevin.farrell@va.gov with a specific subject line.

• Amendments: Offerors must monitor SAM.gov for amendments.

• Set-Aside: Exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Registrations: Required SAM registration under NAICS 238220 and VIP (VetCert) registration for SDVOSB/VOSB.

• A site visit will be scheduled; attendance is highly encouraged.

• No hard copies will be provided; no telephone requests accepted.

• All work must comply with VHA Directive 1810 and "release for construction" project specifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for Solicitation Number 36C25526R0035, Project #657-26-110JB, concerning the "Upgrade Boiler Safety Valves" at the Jefferson Barracks VA. The project requires construction services to replace and upgrade steam safety valves within the steam boiler system in Building 75.

• Replacement and upgrade of a total of eight steam safety valves in Building 75.

• This includes six Steam Safety Valves on Boiler (SVB), one Safety Valve Following PRV (SVFPRV), and one Deaerator Safety Valve (DASV).

• Specific technical specifications are provided for each valve type, including set points, relief capacity, and construction materials (Cast Steel).

• Contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and temporary structures (e.g., scaffolding).

• Responsibilities include safe shutdown/restart of boilers and steam lines, scaffolding setup/removal, leak testing, and disposal of project-related equipment.

• All new work and equipment must comply with VHA Directive 1810.

• Period of Performance: 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) issue date.

• Estimated Construction Cost Range: $150,000 - $500,000.

• Award will be made using the Best Value Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process.

• Proposal submission instructions will be included in the solicitation package.

• The government plans to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold discussions.

• Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for amendments.

• Solicitation package and drawings expected on or before December 19th, 2025.

• Proposal due date is on or about January 15th, 2026.

• An organized site visit will be scheduled; attendance is highly encouraged.

• This procurement is set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.

• Registration in SAM.gov is required.

• Prospective SDVOSB contractors must be registered in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database.

• No hard copies of the solicitation or drawings will be provided.

• Telephone requests or questions will not be accepted.

• All requests or questions must be emailed to Kevin.Farrell@va.gov with the subject line: "Upgrade Boiler Steam Safety Valves, Project #657-26-110JB, Solicitation No. 36C25526R0035".