Steam Quality Testing Service
Updated
Solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Due Nov 20, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-5), 6 days left.
| Title as posted | H144--Steam Quality Testing Service |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C24627Q0084 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 246-Network Contracting Office 6 (36C246) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Facilities Support Services (561210) |
| Product or service code | H144 |
| Posted | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 20, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-5) (6 days left) |
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Description
Answers and Questions in response to solicitation 36C24627Q0084 Question
- The price schedule lists 4 JB for CLIN 0001 and for each option year CLIN (1001 4001), while the CLIN descriptions and PWS describe an annual steam quality test and audit. How many testing events per year should be priced: one annual event, or four (quarterly)? Answer 1) The solicitation has since been updated. There was an error in the first posting. To clarify the testing needs to be done quarterly over a 12 month period (4 Quarterly testings). Question
- If the quantity is 4 JB per year, does each JB represent a full test event (dryness, non-condensable gases and the steam, condensate and water audit), or a test at one location or sterilizer? Answer 2) Each JB represent a full test event for all Locations required. (3 each) Sterilizers and Associated Steam Traps. They also check the Condensate leaving the Sterilizers (Water Audit). Question
- How many steam sample points are to be installed in the base year, and how many sterilizers or test points in Building 110A (CG48A) are to be tested at each event? Answer 3) There are three (3) Steam Sample Points, one on each Sterilizer.
There is no need to install sample points during base year. The testing can be accomplished by removing a section of the steam piping to the Sterilizer, install testing equipment and complete testing. Upon completion, remove testing equipment and return system to per-existing alignment of system.
However, if contract wants to for ease of access they can install points at their own expense. This is not a requirement of this Solicitation. Question 4) Please confirm whether we should price the broader audit scope for four jobs per year as listed in the price schedule, or the narrower testing scope once annually as stated in the Performance Work Statement.
Answer 4) 4 jobs per year
Contracting contact
- Yanique Y Williams Chin · Contract Specialist · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 561210, a business counts as small if it has no more than $47.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Nov 9, 2026: Solicitation Due Nov 20, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-5)
- Nov 9, 2026: Solicitation Due Nov 25, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-5)
- Nov 6, 2026: Presolicitation Due Nov 25, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-5)
- Nov 6, 2026: Sources Sought Due Nov 20, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC-5)
- Oct 28, 2026: Sources Sought Due Oct 30, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4)
- Oct 21, 2026: Sources Sought Due Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4)
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About the buyer
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $83.7 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.
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