SAM #36C26126Q0778

VA Central California seeks Boiler Safety Device Testing Services for Central Energy Plant

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified firms to provide Boiler Safety Device Testing Services at the VA Central California Health Care System Central Energy Plant in Fresno, CA. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21), Network Contracting Office 21 - VA Central California Health Care System, Central Energy Plant, Building 2 - OEMs and Vendors: - Cleaver Brooks (boilers) - Cain Industries (economizers) - Parker Boiler Co. (deaerator and condensate tanks) - Armstrong (steam reducing stations) - Spirax Sarco (steam reducing stations) - Products/Services Requested: - Boiler Safety Device Testing Services - Monthly and semiannual inspection/testing cycles - Pressure vessel inspections - Boiler External Inspection (BEI) safety device testing - Completion of government-provided checklists - Deficiency identification and reporting - Documentation and coordination with VA personnel - Equipment and safety devices to be inspected/tested include: - 3 Cleaver Brooks Boilers (part number: 3WI 200-300-200ST) - 3 Cain Industries Boiler Economizers (S/N 4849, 4850, 4851) - 1 Parker Boiler Co. Deaerator Feed Tank (part number: 61466) - 1 Parker Boiler Co. Condensate Feed Tank (part number: 61464) - 2 Steam Reducing Stations (Armstrong: 94115080, Spirax Sarco: 71417) - Multiple safety devices: alarms, valves, switches, interlocks, and pressure cutoffs (see product line items for full list) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, tools, testing equipment, PPE, transportation, permits, and qualified personnel - Strict compliance with VHA Directive 1810, VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, OSHA, and all applicable regulations - Repairs, corrective maintenance, equipment replacement, valve replacement, system modifications, and warranty work are explicitly excluded - Work must be coordinated with VA personnel and performed primarily during normal business hours; after-hours work requires prior approval

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research to identify qualified firms capable of providing Boiler Safety Device Testing Services in support of the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) Central Energy Plant located in Fresno, California.

The Government is specifically seeking information regarding contractor capability, experience, geographic availability, and business size status to assist in determining the most appropriate acquisition strategy for this requirement.

The Government anticipates a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) services contract for Boiler Safety Device Testing Services. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, management, tools, testing equipment, transportation, permits, personal protective equipment (PPE), and qualified personnel necessary to perform recurring inspection and testing services for boiler plant equipment, pressure vessel inspections, and Boiler External Inspection (BEI) safety devices located within the Central Energy Plant.

Services are anticipated to include: • Monthly boiler safety device testing activities • One Government-scheduled semiannual boiler safety device inspection/testing cycle per contract year • Boiler pressure vessel inspection support • Boiler External Inspection (BEI) safety device testing • Completion of Government-provided testing checklists • Deficiency identification and reporting • Inspection and testing documentation

This requirement is for inspection and testing services only.

The contractor shall not perform repairs, corrective maintenance, equipment replacement, valve replacement, system modifications, or warranty work under this requirement.

The contractor shall perform services in accordance with: • VHA Directive 1810 • VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing Manual • Government-provided testing checklists • Applicable manufacturer recommendations • OSHA requirements • Federal, State, and local regulations

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