Z2NB--657-26-110JB - Upgrade Boiler Safety Valves , STL
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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), Network Contracting Office 15, is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract to upgrade boiler steam safety valves at the St. Louis Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center. This opportunity, identified as Project #657-26-110JB, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The project involves the replacement and upgrade of a total of eight steam safety valves within the steam boiler system in Building 75. This includes:
- Removal and installation of six new Steam Safety Valves on Boiler (SVB).
- Removal and installation of one new Safety Valve Following PRV (SVFPRV).
- Removal and installation of one new Deaerator Safety Valve (DASV). The contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and temporary structures (e.g., scaffolding). Key responsibilities include safe shutdown and restart of boilers and steam lines, scaffolding setup and removal, leak testing, and disposal of project-related equipment. All new work and equipment must comply with VHA Directive 1810 and "release for construction" project specifications.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract.
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP) issue date.
- Estimated Construction Magnitude: Between $200,000 and $1,000,000.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This procurement is exclusively set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database and registered in SAM.gov. Compliance with subcontracting limitations for SDVOSBs is required.
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be made using the Best Value Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on five factors: Relevant Past Performance, Prime Contractor Technical Construction Experience, Mechanical Subcontractor Technical Construction Experience, Proposed Key Personnel Qualifications, and Prime Contractor Safety Plan. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email. A Bid Bond is required and must be included with the proposal. The government plans to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold them.
Key Deadlines & Contact
- Proposal Due Date: March 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
- Contact: Kevin M Farrell, Contract Specialist, at kevin.farrell@va.gov.
- Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any further amendments. Answers to questions from the site visit (February 13, 2026) have been provided in Amendment 0001.