J045--Replace Electric Steam Boilers at LCHCC

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for the replacement of three electric steam boilers at the Lee County Veterans Healthcare Center in Cape Coral, FL. This Sources Sought Notice, solicitation number 36C24826Q0031, is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a request for bids. The VA aims to gather information from qualified Small Businesses (SB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) to determine potential set-aside opportunities. The project involves removing existing Sussman Model ESB-180 steel electric steam boilers and installing new Sussman Model SSB-180kW stainless steel electric steam boilers with specific technical requirements. Responses, including capability statements, are due by October 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The replacement is critical due to extensive corrosion compromising the current boilers, which are essential for the facility's sterile processing equipment and patient care.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a pre-solicitation notice (36C24826Q0031) to replace three electric steam boilers at the Lee County Veterans Healthcare Center in Cape Coral, FL. These boilers are critical for the facility's sterile processing equipment, and their deteriorated condition poses significant risks to patient care, surgical operations, and compliance with VA health and safety standards. The solicitation, a total SDVOSB set-aside, is expected to begin around October 14, 2025, with a response deadline of October 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This emergent replacement is crucial to mitigate risks, prevent operational downtime, and ensure life safety.

This government solicitation (36C24826Q0031) from the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines the requirement to replace three Sussman Model ESB-180 steel electric steam boilers with new Sussman Model SSB-180kW stainless steel electric steam boilers at the Lee County VA Healthcare Center in Cape Coral, FL. The existing boilers are corroded, posing risks to sterilization processes and patient care. The scope includes furnishing all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment for removal and installation, adhering to federal, state, local, OSHA, NFPA, and VA standards. The project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), includes specific technical requirements for demolition, equipment specifications (e.g., 542 lbs/hr @ 212°F output, 80 psi operating pressure), installation guidelines, safety devices, steam safety valves, and commissioning. Key clauses address contract terms, supplemental insurance, limitations on subcontracting, electronic payment submissions, and the role of an Administrative Contracting Officer. The contract period for performance is from November 3, 2025, to January 30, 2026.