J044--Facilities Maintenance | Plumbing | Building 30 Hot Water Heaters Service | 642
ID: 36C24425Q0348Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- FURNACE, STEAM PLANT, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT; NUCLEAR REACTORS (J044)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2cebd10475f04b709346fd77c3abc6d8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide facilities maintenance services, specifically focusing on the servicing and repair of hot water heaters at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The procurement aims to ensure the operational efficiency and safety of the facility by addressing preventive maintenance and necessary repairs for four hot water heaters located in Building 30, which includes the replacement of malfunctioning components and the provision of spare parts. This initiative is critical for maintaining high standards of service for veterans, and interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capability statements, business size, and pricing information by February 21, 2025, at 12 PM Eastern Time. For further details, contractors may contact Contract Specialist Jacquelyn Mazurek at jacquelyn.mazurek@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jacquelyn MazurekContract Specialist
    jacquelyn.mazurek@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C24425Q0348.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for facilities maintenance services focused on plumbing and the servicing of hot water heaters in Building 30, specifically at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The response deadline for interested parties is set for February 21, 2025, at 12 PM Eastern Time. The notice is identified under solicitation number 36C24425Q0348 and falls under Product Service Code J044, with a corresponding NAICS Code of 238220. The contract office is located in Pittsburgh, PA, and interested vendors are encouraged to reach out to Contract Specialist Jacquelyn Mazurek via email for further details. This notice serves as a preliminary request to identify potential contractors capable of fulfilling these maintenance services, highlighting the agency's commitment to maintaining a high standard of facility operations for veteran services. The document underscores the VA's structured approach to procurement, ensuring compliance with government contracting regulations while enabling transparency and engagement in the bidding process.
    Sources Sought Notice - Hot Water Boiler Service - Philadelphia - Final.docx
    The Philadelphia VA Medical Center has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the service and repair of four hot water heaters at its Community Living Center (CLC). The purpose of the RFI is to gather information for planning and does not obligate the government to issue a solicitation. The heaters require preventive maintenance and specific repairs, including switching out malfunctioning components and providing spare parts. The work must be completed within 21 days of contract award, and careful coordination is necessary to manage utility shutdowns and implement safety protocols, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and obtaining Hot Work Permits for any associated operations. Interested contractors must detail their business size, capability statements, and pricing, though the latter is for market research only. Responses must be submitted electronically before a specified deadline. The overall intent of the RFI is to assess potential vendors for future procurement, ultimately aiming to ensure operational efficiency and safety in the facility.
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