Alvin C. York VA Medical Center and VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Medical Center Boiler Inspections
ID: 36C24925Q0024Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

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 proposals for a contract to conduct boiler inspections at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center and the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This five-year contract, identified as solicitation number 36C24925Q0024, is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541380, focusing on testing laboratories and services. The inspections will involve semi-annual evaluations of multiple boilers and deaerators, ensuring operational safety and compliance with VA standards. Proposals must be submitted by September 24, 2024, and should include detailed pricing and qualifications, with evaluations based on technical ability, past performance, and price. Interested parties can contact Preston Gerretse at preston.gerretse@va.gov for further information.

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    Preston Gerretse
    preston.gerretse@va.gov
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    The Alvin C. York VA Medical Center and VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System are soliciting proposals for a contract involving boiler inspections over a five-year term starting October 1, 2024. This solicitation, identified as 36C24925Q0024, is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541380, involving testing laboratories and services. Proposals must include comprehensive details covering unit prices for various inspections, specifically for the York and Nashville facilities. The inspections will focus on multiple boilers and deaerators, requiring qualified inspectors to perform semi-annual evaluations, including internal and external inspections. The Statement of Work outlines the expectations, including the necessary qualifications for contractors and inspectors, the specific boilers to be inspected, and the reporting requirements following each inspection. All proposals will be evaluated based on technical ability, past performance, and price, and should adhere to strict submission guidelines by the September 24, 2024, deadline. The aim of this solicitation is to ensure operational safety and compliance with relevant VA standards.
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