H244--36C26224P0019 | Boiler Plant Testing and Inspections for Steam & Electric Boilers
ID: 36C26224Q1750Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Other Building Equipment Contractors (238290)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- FURNACE, STEAM PLANT, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT; NUCLEAR REACTORS (H244)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for boiler plant testing and inspections for steam and electric boilers at the Northern Arizona VA Medical Health Center in Prescott, Arizona. This procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and involves compliance with subcontracting limitations, ensuring that certified SDVOSB contractors do not pay more than 50% of the contract amount to non-certified entities for services. The contract is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency and safety of the facility's boiler systems. Interested parties must submit their proposals by October 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Marco Ramos at MarcoRamos1@va.gov or (562) 766-2329.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marco RamosContract Specialist
    (562) 766-2329
    MarcoRamos1@va.gov
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    This document serves as an amendment to a prior combined solicitation regarding boiler plant testing and inspections for steam and electric boilers, specifically under solicitation number 36C26224Q1750. The amendment rectifies the title of the solicitation. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs, located in Long Beach, CA, with the place of performance specified at the Northern Arizona VA Medical Health Center in Prescott, AZ. The contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), with the response deadline set for August 30, 2024, at 16:00 Pacific Time. The document emphasizes the lack of Recovery Act funds associated with this solicitation. For inquiries, Contract Specialist Marco Ramos is the designated point of contact. Overall, the primary purpose of this amendment is to ensure clarity in the solicitation title while providing essential details surrounding the contract and its execution.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks quotes for boiler plant testing and inspections at the Northern Arizona VA Medical Health Center. This combined synopsis and solicitation outlines requirements for commercial services, including inspections, testing, and calibrations of boilers, feedwater deaerators, and associated equipment. The contract period spans four years, with options for extension. Offerors are required to submit quotations and capabilities statements by the specified response date. The evaluation process weighs price and past performance, with price being the more important factor. The goal is to maintain compliance with safety regulations and ensure the reliability of boiler systems at the medical facility.
    The document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation for boiler plant testing and inspections of steam and electric boilers, specifically numbered 649-25-1-6676-0005. It extends the response deadline to October 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and involves the NAICS code 238290, related to other building equipment contractors. Additionally, it incorporates certain compliance requirements regarding subcontracting limitations, ensuring that a certified SDVOSB contractor does not pay more than 50% of the contract amount to non-certified entities for services or more than 85% for general construction. This amendment emphasizes the need for offerors to submit a certification regarding their adherence to these subcontracting limitations, along with the potential penalties for noncompliance. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs, based in Long Beach, CA, and deliverables will be coordinated from the Northern Arizona Medical Healthcare System in Prescott, AZ. This document underscores the federal government's commitment to compliance and support for veteran-owned businesses in public procurement processes.
    The document outlines an amendment to a solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 22. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the deadline for the submission of offers and add a site visit for potential bidders. The due date for proposals has been revised to September 12, 2024, at 16:00 PST, allowing bidders additional time to prepare their submissions. A site visit is scheduled for August 30, 2024, at 10:00 am local time, to provide interested parties a chance to assess the project location and gather further details. The document specifies the method for bidders to acknowledge receipt of the amendment and maintains that all other terms of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment is part of the ongoing purchasing process under U.S. federal regulations, ensuring transparency and engagement with contractors. Overall, the amendment facilitates better communication and participation from potential offerors in the bidding process, reflecting the government's commitment to an inclusive procurement environment.
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