This amendment to solicitation 36C26126Q0132, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, provides responses to questions received from offerors/bidders. The effective date of this amendment is November 25, 2025. No further questions regarding this requirement will be accepted. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, acknowledging receipt on each offer copy, or sending a separate letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified hour and date may result in the rejection of the offer.

This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C26126Q0132, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks proposals for comprehensive boiler plant maintenance services for the VA Northern California Health Care System in Stockton, CA. The contract covers burner management systems, boiler inspections, preventative maintenance, testing, reports, consultation, and coordinated repairs, including emergency call-back services. The period of performance includes a base year from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with four one-year options extending through January 31, 2031. Key requirements include adherence to NFPA codes, TJC standards, and OSHA regulations, with work performed by qualified boiler operators and professional inspectors. The RFQ details specific boiler models requiring service and outlines invoicing procedures, payment terms, and various FAR and VAAR clauses governing the contract.

This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for comprehensive boiler plant maintenance at the VA Northern California Health Care System boiler plant in Stockton, CA. The contractor will be responsible for boiler inspections, preventative maintenance of boiler controls and related equipment, and burner management system controls maintenance. Key requirements include adherence to VA standards, NFPA codes, TJC standards, and OSHA regulations. The contract is for a base year with four one-year options. The scope details specific boiler and hot water heater models, performance data retention for three years, and a 2-hour emergency response time. Contractor personnel must have at least three years of experience and may be subject to background checks. Water treatment is explicitly excluded from this contract.

This government file outlines the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for a federal contract, detailing performance requirements, surveillance methods, and criteria for option year renewal. Key performance standards include a two-hour response time for emergency repairs, availability of proper testing equipment, provision of detailed service reports, and effective utilization of scheduled maintenance time. The document specifies that contractor performance will be measured against these standards, with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) handling complaints for non-compliance. Additionally, the contractor is required to develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) within 30 days of contract award to ensure service quality, which will be monitored by the government. The QASP also sets an Acceptable Quality Level of 100% compliance for administrative requirements, with surveillance through report reviews. These measures ensure the contractor meets all contractual obligations and maintains high-quality service delivery.

This document addresses a series of technical questions and responses regarding boiler systems within a facility, likely in the context of a government RFP or maintenance contract. Key information includes the model numbers for Cleaver Brooks FlexTube boilers (FLX-200-400-160HW) and their burner details (Model: NTHLG-40, with five serial numbers provided). National Board numbers for five boilers are also listed. The Cleaver Brooks units are capable of operating on both natural gas and fuel-oil, while the Intellihot units use natural gas only. Fuel consumption is monitored by a single main natural gas meter for the entire facility. The Building Management System (BMS) in use is Siemens. Maintenance items for feedwater pumps include annual checks, cleaning, greasing, and coupling inspections. The contract does not include annual cleaning of HP boilers (as they are hot water units) nor does the VA provide gaskets for maintenance or perform National Board inspection open/close procedures; these are vendor responsibilities.