J045--Sources sought Boiler Emission Compliance
ID: 36C26025Q0318Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (J045)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1fa47d837c684294b9705cf88dc0ddfd/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential suppliers to conduct a boiler emission compliance assessment for the Portland VA Health Care System located at the Vancouver campus. The primary objective of this procurement is to perform emissions testing on three boilers to ensure compliance with permits issued by the Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA) and federal regulations, as mandated every five years to maintain operational permits. These boilers are essential for providing steam for various facility operations, including laundry, sterile processing, and heating needs, highlighting the importance of adhering to environmental standards. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their company details, including size classification and capabilities, by March 10, 2025, to the primary contact, Contracting Officer Nick Price, at Nicholas.Price@va.gov.

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    Nick PriceContracting Officer
    Nicholas.Price@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential suppliers capable of conducting a boiler emission compliance assessment for the VA Portland Health Care System, Vancouver campus. This market research is meant for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or contract commitment. Interested vendors are invited to respond by submitting their company details, including size classification and capabilities, by March 10, 2025. The required services include conducting emissions tests on three boilers to ensure compliance with permits issued by the Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA) and federal regulations. Testing procedures will entail measuring various gases and conducting flow rate tests as specified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The emissions testing is mandated every five years to maintain operational permits, as these boilers are crucial for steam supply to facility operations, including laundry, sterile processing, and heating needs. This notice is part of the government’s broader strategy to adhere to environmental standards while evaluating contractor capabilities in this specialty area.
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