4520--Building 24 Boiler

This federal solicitation (No. 36C24826Q0906) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) seeks a contractor to procure, deliver, and perform factory startup of a replacement commercial hot water boiler for the Building 24 heating hot water system at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center in Florida. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333414 (Heating Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees. The broken boiler serves as the primary heating source for the facility's HVAC re-heating system. Key requirements and technical specifications for the new boiler include: * Maximum dimensions of 36” L x 30” W x 48” H due to limited space. * 500,000 BTU capacity with a minimum 10-to-1 turndown ratio (to 50,000 BTU). * Natural gas fueled, powered by 120V 1-phase electricity, with a minimum 97% thermal efficiency. * Inclusion of a BACnet/MSTP card, condensate neutralization kit, 1/2 hp boiler pump, magnetic filter assembly, CO/gas detector, emergency power-off switches, and a replaceable combustion air filter. * Deliverables must be completed within 90 days of order placement, with final factory startup and commissioning by a certified representative within 90 days of placement. Connecting utilities (power, gas, water, and venting) will be performed by others. Quotes are due by July 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a presolicitation notice (Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0906) for the procurement of one hot water boiler for Building 24 at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in Bay Pines, Florida. This requirement is set aside exclusively for Small Business vendors. The associated NAICS code is 333414 (Heating Equipment Manufacturing), which carries a small business size standard of 500 employees. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to participate. The solicitation is scheduled to be released on the SAM website (www.SAM.gov) on July 20, 2026. The deadline for submitting price quotes is 10:00 AM Eastern Time on July 24, 2026. Submissions must include the vendor’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), small business status verification, and supporting pricing documentation. Quotes must be emailed directly to Contracting Officer Moneque Rodriguez at moneque.rodriguez@va.gov.

This Statement of Need (SON) outlines the requirements for procuring, delivering, installing, and starting up a replacement commercial-use hot water boiler for the Building 24 heating hot water system at the Bay Pines VAMC in Florida. The current boiler, which serves as the primary HVAC re-heating source, is damaged beyond economical repair. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to deliver the boiler, place it in the basement, and perform a factory-certified startup and commissioning. Utility connections (power, gas, water, venting, and supply air) will be handled by others. Due to space constraints, the boiler dimensions must not exceed 36” L x 30” W x 48” H. Key technical specifications include a 500,000 BTU capacity with a minimum 10-to-1 turndown ratio, natural gas fuel source, 120V power, minimum 97% thermal efficiency, and a 150 psig design pressure. It must also feature a BACnet/MSTP card, a condensate neutralization kit, a boiler pump, a magnetic filter, a CO/gas detector, and two emergency power-off switches. All accessories must be OEM-approved. The contractor must comply with ASME, OSHA, NFPA, and Department of Veterans Affairs safety regulations. All equipment must be delivered and placed within 90 days of order placement, with final factory startup completed within 90 days after installation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 36C24826Q0906) to conduct market research for a potential procurement of a hot water boiler for Building 24 at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in Bay Pines, Florida. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. The VA is seeking to identify qualified sources, determine the appropriate acquisition method, and assess interest under NAICS code 333414 (Heating Equipment, Except Warm Air Furnaces) and Product Service Code 4520. Interested contractors must submit capability information, including company details, UEI and CAGE codes, business size, existing relevant government contracts, product manufacturer and country of origin, and estimated delivery lead times. Responses must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Moneque Rodriguez at moneque.rodriguez@va.gov no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Time on July 9, 2026. This market research does not obligate the government to award a contract or pay for response preparation.