Y1DA--PROJECT 561-24-350 Boiler Safety Deficiencies Corrections
ID: 36C24224R0065Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (Y1DA)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4f45f76b61b1462e936fc8706c38b260/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Miller and Chitty Company for the correction of boiler safety deficiencies at the New Jersey Healthcare Systems, East Orange Campus. The project, identified as SOL 36C24224R0065, involves critical upgrades and installations related to boiler safety, including the installation of gas valves, alarm panels, and safety systems, all of which are essential for maintaining operational standards in institutional and industrial boiler plants. Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest by October 25, 2024, to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted; inquiries should be directed to Contract Officer Lateisha Robinson at Lateisha.Robinson@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lateisha RobinsonContract Officer
    (718) 584-9000 ext 4334
    Lateisha.Robinson@va.gov
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    36C24224R0065_1.docx
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a notice regarding a sole-source contract award to Miller and Chitty Company for the correction of boiler safety deficiencies at the New Jersey Healthcare Systems, East Orange Campus. The project, identified as SOL 36C24224R0065, is set to commence following an anticipated Notice to Proceed (NTP) and involves various upgrades and installations related to boiler safety. Specific tasks include the installation of gas valves, alarm panels, safety systems, and new equipment for monitoring and control. The prime contractor must be authorized by Cleaver-Brooks, with technicians needing specific qualifications, including safety training and substantial experience in institutional and industrial boiler maintenance. This announcement is not a request for proposals, but the government invites expressions of interest, which must be submitted no later than October 25, 2024. The government will assess these submissions to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, underscoring a commitment to compliance and safety improvement in boiler operational standards.
    36C24224R0065.docx
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