Opportunity

SAM #36C24126Q0173Solicitation

VA Central Western Massachusetts Steam Distribution System Upgrade (Phase II) – Construction and Equipment Procurement

Buyer

Department of Veterans Affairs

Posted

February 23, 2026

Respond By

April 15, 2026

Identifier

36C24126Q0173

NAICS

238220, 237130, 236220, 562910, 238290, 238990

This opportunity involves a major steam distribution system upgrade at the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds, MA, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under the VISN 1 Construction MATOC.

  • Government Buyer

    • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
    • Sub-agency: Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 1
    • Office: Edward P Boland VA Medical Center

  • OEMs and Vendors Mentioned

    • Johnson Controls (automated isolation valves)
    • Spirax Sarco (instantaneous steam water heaters)
    • Shipco (condensate pumps)
    • Trane (unit heaters, finned tube radiation, convectors)
    • Bell & Gossett (heat exchangers)
    • Armstrong (acoustic ceiling tiles, pressure reducing valves)
    • Daltile (porcelain tiles)
    • Sterling (finned tube radiation)
    • Danfoss (thermostatic radiator valves)
    • Tunstall (steam traps)
    • Tarkett (vinyl transitions)
    • Schluter (tile accessories)

  • Products/Services Requested

    • Demolition and removal of existing steam and condensate piping
    • Asbestos and lead paint abatement
    • Installation of new low-pressure steam and condensate systems
    • Automated isolation valves (Johnson VG12A5, VG1245)
    • Instantaneous steam water heaters (Spirax Sarco RediHeat RH-30SD, RH-60SD)
    • Condensate pumps (Shipco 203 DS, 82.5 DS, 153 DS)
    • Heat exchangers (Bell & Gossett SU-64-2)
    • Steam unit heaters (Trane UHS series)
    • Finned tube radiation (Trane SFK, Sterling Versaline)
    • Pressure reducing valves (Armstrong K-Max)
    • Control valves (Johnson Controls)
    • Thermostatic radiator valves (Danfoss RA 2000)
    • Steam traps (Tunstall TA-A, TA-S)
    • Acoustic ceiling tiles (Armstrong Optima 3250)
    • Porcelain tiles (Daltile Fabrique)
    • Tile accessories (Schluter Dilex, Tarkett transitions)

  • Quantities and Part Numbers

    • 16 Johnson VG12A5 automated isolation valves
    • 11 Johnson VG1245 or VG12A5 automated isolation valves
    • 2 Bell & Gossett SU-64-2 heat exchangers
    • 4+7 Shipco condensate pumps (various models)
    • 12 Trane UHS series steam unit heaters
    • 9+19 finned tube radiation units (Trane SFK, Sterling Versaline)
    • 7 Spirax Sarco RediHeat RH-30SD/RH-60SD water heaters
    • 10 Armstrong K-Max pressure reducing valves

  • Unique or Notable Requirements

    • Phased construction across multiple occupied buildings (1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 15, 16)
    • Strict infection control, noise, vibration, and environmental safety measures
    • Temporary heating and domestic hot water provisions during outages
    • Integration with existing Building Management System (BMS)
    • Asbestos and lead paint abatement per EPA/OSHA standards
    • Off-hours work required in sensitive areas
    • All materials must be onsite before each phase begins
    • Detailed commissioning, quality control, and warranty management

  • Estimated Contract Value

    • $10,000,000 to $20,000,000

  • Place of Performance

    • VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System, 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053
    • Multiple buildings on the Edward P Boland VA Medical Center campus

Description

A construction project to upgrade the steam distribution system at VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System Edward P Boland Campus.

Amendment 1 is provided.

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