H344--ALBANY ANNUAL CALIBRATION BOILER PLANT TRANSMITTERS
ID: 36C24224Q0183Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

INSPECTION- FURNACE, STEAM PLANT, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT; NUCLEAR REACTORS (H344)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1ac2e036132f4acba59b41cc9b25f4cf/view
Timeline
    Description

    Sources Sought VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking a contractor to perform the annual required calibration on 19 Foxboro transmitters and four (4) Oxygen analyzers located in the Boiler Plant at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. This service is necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the equipment. The contract is a base + 4 option year contract. Please see attached documentation for more information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tracy VegaContracting Officer
    (607) 486-4282
    Tracy.Vega@va.gov
    Lifecycle
    Title
    Type
    H344--ALBANY ANNUAL CALIBRATION BOILER PLANT TRANSMITTERS
    Currently viewing
    Sources Sought
    Similar Opportunities
    H945--BOILER INSPECTIONS
    Buyer not available
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide boiler inspection services at the Salem VA Medical Center. The procurement includes a total contract budget of $19 million, covering a base year and four one-year options, with an emphasis on comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and calibration of the facility's boiler systems to ensure safety and operational efficiency. This contract is crucial for maintaining compliance with safety regulations and recognized standards, and it highlights the VA's commitment to engaging veteran-owned small businesses in the procurement process. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Kristine E. Woodbury at Kristine.Woodbury@va.gov, with proposals due by March 10, 2025.
    J065--NEW | CTX Pipette Calibration
    Buyer not available
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for accredited calibration services of medical pipettes at the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service within the VA Central Texas Medical Center. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with Joint Commission accreditation requirements through routine maintenance and calibration of pipettes, utilizing NIST-certified equipment and providing necessary documentation. This contract, valued at approximately $34 million, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and has a performance period from June 30, 2025, to June 29, 2026, with the possibility of four additional years. Proposals are due by March 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Ognian Ivanov at ognian.ivanov@va.gov, with a size limit of 7MB per email.
    J065--Alere Accu-check Abbott Annual Service Maintenance Agreement
    Buyer not available
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified service providers for an Annual Service Maintenance Agreement for Abbott RALS Accu-Chek analyzers utilized by the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System. The procurement aims to secure technical support, emergency on-site responses, and periodic preventative maintenance performed by manufacturer-approved technicians, ensuring compliance with VA, FDA, and OSHA standards. This service is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency and reliability of complex medical analyzers essential for patient care. Interested vendors, who must be registered as service-disabled veteran-owned or veteran-owned businesses, are required to submit their responses by March 13, 2025, with the contract period commencing on June 1, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Contract Specialist Larry A Facio at Larry.Facio@va.gov or by phone at 916-923-4553.
    J045--668-25-2-5058-0051 CON NRM - Boiler Communication Controls
    Buyer not available
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors for the replacement, testing, and calibration of communication controls for four boilers at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA. The project involves transitioning from a can bus system to a 4-20MA control system, requiring contractors to be located within a 120-mile radius of the facility and to have technicians certified under ISO 17025 with relevant experience in institutional and industrial boiler plants. This initiative is crucial for maintaining safe and efficient boiler operations in VA facilities, ensuring compliance with VA directives and local emission standards. Interested firms must submit their qualifications and capability statements to Contract Specialist Kyle Biessener at kyle.biessener@va.gov by March 20, 2025, with no obligation on the part of the government to award a contract as a result of this notice.
    J065--Calibration services for all VA-owned audiology equipment
    Buyer not available
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to award a sole-source contract to E3 Diagnostics, Inc. for calibration services of all VA-owned audiology equipment at the Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). The contract will require the contractor to perform calibrations in accordance with manufacturer specifications, provide necessary parts and documentation, and comply with federal and VA standards, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high operational standards for critical healthcare equipment. The contract is set to cover a base period and four one-year options, running from April 1, 2025, to March 30, 2030, with expressions of interest accepted until March 14, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Durell Salaz at durell.salaz@va.gov.
    H945--Boiler Safety Device Testing Battle Creek
    Buyer not available
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide boiler safety device testing and maintenance services at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Michigan. The procurement involves biannual inspections and testing of four Babcock & Wilcox boilers and a deaerator, ensuring compliance with National Fire Protection Association regulations and Veterans Health Administration directives. This initiative underscores the importance of maintaining operational safety and reliability in heating systems within VA facilities, with an estimated contract value of $19 million. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Courtney R. Seevers at Courtney.Seevers@va.gov for further details and to ensure compliance with the solicitation requirements.
    J066--Agilent Technologies Mass Spectrometers and Chromatography Systems Preventative Maintenance and Services
    Buyer not available
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide full-service preventative maintenance and services for Agilent Technologies Mass Spectrometers and Chromatography Systems at the North Texas Veterans Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. The procurement aims to ensure comprehensive maintenance in accordance with OEM standards, including equipment repair, parts replacement, and annual preventative maintenance visits, while adhering to established quality management standards such as ANSI and ISO certifications. This contract, valued at approximately $34 million, is critical for maintaining advanced medical equipment essential for veterans' healthcare. Proposals are due by March 24, 2025, with technical inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Kathryn Prose at kathryn.prose@va.gov or (254) 217-2835, and must be submitted electronically.
    6640--CHEMISTRYSUPPLIES REAGENTS SERVICE MIDDLEWARE INSTRUMENTS NEW BASE CONTRACT-BOISE
    Buyer not available
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for a new base contract to provide automated chemistry immunochemistry instrumentation and related services for the Boise VA Medical Center. The procurement includes the provision of equipment, reagents, consumables, maintenance, and training, all aimed at ensuring efficient laboratory operations and reliable patient reportable results. This contract, valued at approximately $41.5 million, spans five years, starting with a base year from May 2025, and includes a recent deadline extension for offer submissions to March 25, 2025, at 17:00 PDT. Interested vendors should contact Hector Gonzalez at hector.gonzalez1@va.gov for further information regarding the solicitation process.
    6515--Equipment - Bath Pipette Calibration System (VA-25-00046661)
    Buyer not available
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Advanced Instruments, LLC for a Bath Pipette Calibration System for the Finger Lakes VA Health Care System. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 and is deemed non-competitive, as Advanced Instruments is recognized as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling this requirement. The Bath Pipette Calibration System is essential for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory equipment used in medical settings. Interested parties may submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via email to LaTriece Bruce at latriece.bruce@va.gov by 12:00 PM EST on March 14, 2025, to express their capability in providing similar services, although no proposals or quotations will be accepted for this procurement.
    J065--SPS Sterilizer Maintenance and Repair for Aleda E. Lutz VAMC
    Buyer not available
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for Sterilizer Maintenance and Repair services for the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center located in Saginaw, MI. The contract, which will commence on March 23, 2025, and extend through March 22, 2026, with four potential option years, requires the contractor to provide all necessary manpower, parts, and maintenance for sterilizer equipment, ensuring compliance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards and timely onsite responses for repairs. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of medical equipment, which is essential for patient care in the facility. Interested parties, particularly small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, should reach out to Lisa Bailey, the Branch Manager, at lisa.bailey12@va.gov for further details and to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) requirements.