H244--West Haven Deaerator Tank Inspection (VA-25-00059398)
ID: 36C24125Q0315Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

PSC

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors for the inspection and supervision of the Dearator Tank system at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, Connecticut. The objective is to assess the condition, repairability, and usable life of the existing Dearator Tank, which was installed in 1981, requiring inspections by a certified ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II Inspector. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the operational integrity and safety of the tank system, which plays a vital role in the facility's heating and plumbing infrastructure. Interested parties must submit their capability responses by 5:00 PM EST on March 20, 2025, to Shawn Lawrence at Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov, adhering to the specified submission guidelines and requirements outlined in the Sources Sought Worksheet.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shawn LawrenceContract Specialist
    (203) 932-5711
    Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov
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    The Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines a market research initiative to identify qualified vendors for the inspection and supervision of the Dearator Tank system at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, CT. The goal is to assess the condition, repairability, and usable life of the existing 1981 Dearator Tank, requiring inspections by a certified ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II Inspector. Interested parties must submit a response by the specified deadline, including information relevant to their qualifications and capabilities, adhering to submission guidelines. The work will be performed during specified business hours, with all necessary safety, security, and compliance protocols in place, including confined space entry and environmental regulations. Responses may determine if the contract is set aside for small businesses or veterans' enterprises. The notice emphasizes that this request is for information only and does not obligate the government to award a contract.
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