Steam Pressure Valve Regulator Replacement for Veterans Affairs

(RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT DISCLAIMER 1. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. 2. The submission of

pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e). SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION: Boiler Plant Upgrades 3.

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is an RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size relative to NAICS 238220. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After reviewing the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. 4. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network

Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following: The Contractor shall provide the Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) has a central boiler plant to provide steam for heating and air conditioning, domestic hot water, kitchens, and sterilization. Boiler plant safety, reliability, efficiency, and equipment longevity are paramount concerns of VAMC management. Boilers are extremely dangerous if not maintained properly. The new version 8th edition of the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual and the VHA Cast Iron Survey/Directive has new

requirements to replace malleable iron and cast-iron steam piping and fittings with cast steel or forge steel. We have a failure in the operation of our upper main steam pressure regulator. This Statement of Work (SOW) for this contract is for the replacement of our upper main steam pressure regulator, which is malfunctioning. The requirement to replace this regulator is critical as we must rely on the backup regulator to supply steam utilities to the hospital. Per VHA

requirements, ASTM, A193 bolts must be used in the system. This contract may require a shutdown of the boiler plant and steam system. The contractor shall conduct at least one preliminary site visit prior to contract bid in order to evaluate the boiler plant pressure reducing valves arrangement, contract