BOILER SAFETY DEVICE TESTING SERVICES

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify qualified firms for a potential firm-fixed-price contract to provide boiler safety device testing services. This requirement supports the VA Central California Health Care System Central Energy Plant located in Fresno, California. The agency is seeking information regarding contractor capability, experience, and business size to determine the acquisition strategy for solicitation 36C26126Q0778. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by June 10, 2026, to the point of contact, Karen Cooper. There is currently no set-aside, designated as NONE; explanation: NONE.

The anticipated scope involves providing all labor, supervision, tools, and qualified personnel to perform recurring inspections and testing of boiler plant equipment, pressure vessels, and Boiler External Inspection safety devices. These services are classified under NAICS 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors and PSC H299 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- MISCELLANEOUS. Specific tasks include monthly testing activities, one scheduled semiannual testing cycle per year, and deficiency reporting. All work must comply with VHA Directive 1810, the VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, manufacturer recommendations, and OSHA requirements.

This requirement is limited to inspection and testing services only and does not include repairs, corrective maintenance, equipment replacements, system modifications, or warranty work. Performance involves the completion of government-provided testing checklists and the documentation of all inspection results. Supporting documentation for this notice includes two attachments: a sources sought PDF and a Performance Work Statement Word document, both published on June 3, 2026.