J045--Boiler Regulator Replacement for RMR VAMC
ID: 36C25926Q0021Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (J045)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for the Boiler Regulator Replacement project at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. The procurement involves replacing gas pressure regulator valves on four Cleaver Brooks boiler systems to ensure safe and efficient operation, with contractors required to have at least five years of experience with gas pressure systems and Cleaver Brooks boilers. This project is critical for maintaining the operational integrity of the facility's heating systems and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Quotes are due by November 12, 2025, at 16:00 MT, and interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Natasha Holland at natasha.holland@va.gov or 303.712.5357 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Natasha HollandContract Specialist
    (303) 712-5357
    natasha.holland@va.gov
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    This document is an amendment (0001) to RFQ 36C25926Q0021 for Boiler Regulator Repair for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The amendment extends the deadline for quotes to November 7, 2025, at 14:00 MT. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 30, 2025, at 09:00 MT at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, and vendors must confirm attendance by October 29, 2025, at 15:00 MT. The deadline for questions is extended to October 31, 2025, at 13:00 MT, and all questions must be submitted via email. The amendment also includes answers to initial vendor questions, clarifying the site visit details and stating that contractors should demonstrate experience with Cleaver Brooks Systems.
    This document is Amendment 0002 to RFQ 36C25926Q0021 for Boiler Regulator Repair at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Eastern Colorado Healthcare System. The amendment addresses vendor questions from a site visit, updates Section (j) Instructions to Offerors, revises the "ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS," and incorporates FAR 52.225-1 and FAR 52.225-2. Key updates include clarification that no work on the gas train is required, the project is tax-exempt, temporary power is not needed, and the approximate start date is December 1, 2025, with work hours restricted to Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm. This is a new requirement. Offerors must acknowledge both amendments and submit quotes including technical capability, past performance, price, and the "Buy American Certificate." Evaluation factors are technical capability, past performance, price, and the completion of the Buy American Certificate. The Buy American clauses detail requirements for domestic end products and components, with specific percentages for U.S. content and rules for iron and steel products. Foreign end products must be listed with their country of origin and domestic content percentage.
    Amendment 0003 to RFQ 36C25926Q0021 clarifies Question 2 from Amendment 0002 regarding boiler regulator repair. The amendment extends the quote submission deadline to November 12, 2025, at 16:00 MT. It also provides an updated Statement of Work (SOW) dated November 7, 2025, and a revised Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure that contractors must complete. The clarification for Q2 states that work on the gas train may be required if replacement valves do not fit, necessitating retrofitting, but re-engineered drawings are not required. All valves must be compatible with the existing Cleaver Brooks Boiler System at the VA facility. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19, is managing this solicitation for work at the Eastern Colorado Healthcare System's Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC.
    This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice (RFQ #: 36C25926Q0021) is a Request for Quote from the Department of Veterans Affairs for Boiler Regulator Replacement at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with NAICS code 238220. Quotes are due by October 30, 2025, 14:00 MT, and questions by October 17, 2025, 12:00 MT. Offerors must provide quotes via email to natasha.holland@va.gov and thaddeus.gray@va.gov. The contract will be firm-fixed-price, awarded on an "All or Nothing Basis," and requires new OEM items; gray market items are unacceptable. Evaluation factors include technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical capability and quality being paramount. Offerors must be registered in SAM and provide detailed submissions across these three volumes.
    The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMR VAMC) requires a contractor for the assessment and replacement of gas pressure regulator valves on four Cleaver Brooks boiler systems. The contractor must have at least five years of experience with gas pressure systems and Cleaver Brooks boilers, and provide original manufacturer replacement parts. Tasks include inspection, lockout/tagout procedures, valve replacement, system startup and commissioning, reporting issues, and site cleanup. All work must comply with VA Directive 1810, industry safety standards, OSHA regulations, and VA safety protocols. Only one boiler can be taken offline at a time. The contractor is responsible for training facility staff and providing service reports. The project must be completed within 30 days of contract award, primarily during normal working hours, with minimal disruption to medical center operations. The contractor must adhere to all environmental and occupational safety laws, and check in with the Point of Contact (POC) in Building L (ENC). Federal holidays are observed, and no work shall be completed on these days.
    The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMR VAMC) requires a contractor to replace gas pressure regulator valves on four Cleaver Brooks boiler systems to ensure safe and efficient operation. The contractor must have at least five years of experience with gas pressure systems and Cleaver Brooks boilers, and be able to provide OEM parts. Tasks include inspecting valves, utilizing lockout/tagout procedures, removing and replacing valves, performing additional necessary work, commissioning new systems, reporting issues, and training up to 14 facility operators. Work must be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm MST. Only one boiler can be offline at a time, with each replacement and test completed before the next. The entire project must be completed within 30 days of contract award, with all work adhering to VA, local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA and VA guidelines. The contractor must check in/out with the POC, Malcolm Wilkinson, and coordinate any operational disruptions in advance. No work is permitted on federal holidays.
    The Past Performance Questionnaire is a critical document used in government contracting, likely for federal, state, and local RFPs, to assess a contractor's previous work. It requires detailed information on services performed, including objectives, scope, and achievements, as well as an indication of whether the contractor was a prime contractor and the project's complexity. The questionnaire also requests performance dates, total contract value, and company details. A key component is the performance rating, where the contractor's overall performance is rated as Outstanding, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory, with additional comments required for ratings other than Satisfactory. The document concludes with a verification section for accuracy and authorization for verification of services, emphasizing accountability in the evaluation process.
    This document, Wage Determination No.: 2015-5419, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Colorado counties (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park). It details hourly wages for various occupations, ranging from administrative support to technical and protective services. The determination emphasizes compliance with Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, or between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, respectively, for 2025. It also covers health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and 11 paid holidays. Special provisions include paid sick leave under EO 13706, night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), and uniform allowances. A conformance process for unlisted occupations is also described.
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