NEW - Energy Center Steam Header& Boilers valves, gaskets, and vent replacement
Updated
Sources Sought from the Department of Veterans Affairs, for work in Dallas. Due Nov 9, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC-6), 9 days left.
| Title as posted | J048--NEW - Energy Center Steam Header& Boilers valves, gaskets, and vent replacement |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C25727Q0078 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | Service-disabled veteran-owned |
| Trade (NAICS) | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220) |
| Product or service code | J048 |
| Place of performance | Dallas |
| Posted | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 9, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC-6) (9 days left) |
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Description
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS REGIONAL PROCUREMENT OFFICE (RPO) WEST NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 17 (NCO 17) 5441 Babcock Road, Suite 302, San Antonio, TX 78240 SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Energy Center Steam Header and Boiler Valve, Gasket, and Vent Line Replacement VA North Texas Health Care System Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, Texas NOTICE INFORMATION Notice ID 36C25727Q0078 Notice Type Sources Sought (Market Research) Posted Date October 30, 2026 Response Deadline November 9, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Central Time Contracting Office Department of Veterans Affairs, RPO West | NCO 17 | Lab Services Support (LSS), 5441 Babcock Road, Suite 302, San Antonio, TX 78240 Primary Point of Contact Ognian D. Ivanov, Contract Officer, [email protected] Classification Code (PSC) J048 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment Valves NAICS Code 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors Small Business Size Standard $19.0 million average annual receipts Set-Aside Status Total set-aside anticipated: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) VA VETS First Program Place of Performance Dallas VA Medical Center, Energy Center (Building 70), 4500 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216 1.
PURPOSE This is a Sources Sought notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regional Procurement Office (RPO) West, Network Contracting Office 17 (NCO 17), in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, Market Research. This notice is issued for information and market research purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an offer by the Government to contract for any supplies or services.
This notice is not a commitment by the Government to award a contract, and the Government will not reimburse any respondent for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government reserves the right not to set aside this requirement or to otherwise change its acquisition strategy based on the results of this market research.
2. BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT The VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), Dallas VA Medical Center, requires the replacement of valves, gaskets, and vent lines on the main steam header and on Boilers 1, 2, and 3 located at the Energy Center, Building 70, 4500 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216. The existing valves are the original 1994 installation, and the age of the system has precluded effective maintenance and upkeep.
Replacement valves and piping shall meet or exceed the specifications of the current installation and shall conform to applicable steam industry standards and regulations. The contractor shall provide all labor, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and management necessary to remove, purchase, install, and test the valves, gaskets, and vent lines on the main steam header and boilers.
Key elements of the work include: Coordinating equipment shutdown with the facility representative / Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) prior to commencing work; Performing required lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures on affected equipment; Removing existing valves, vent lines, and associated components; Inspecting the interior of the main steam header body and checking the drip leg for blockages; Cleaning flange faces and installing new spiral-wound gaskets; Installing new steam valves with steam balancing and vent lines using Schedule 80 carbon steel piping and full-port ball valves (three-piece bolted, disassemble for internal component access without unthreading from the supply line); Installing new removable high-temperature insulation jackets on all steam valves; Replacing the boiler steam stop, isolation, and vent valves with new vent piping on Boilers 1, 2, and 3; and Performing leak checks, with the assistance of the COR and Utilities Systems Operator (USO), during boiler startup and campus pressurization to 110 psi.
The Government anticipates a firm-fixed-price contract awarded under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas VA Medical Center, Energy Center (Building 70), 4500 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216. 4.
SDVOSB AND VOSB SET-ASIDE INTENT This requirement is anticipated to be set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns in accordance with VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Subpart 819.70, VA s VETS First Program, implemented under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) and 8127(e). This Sources Sought notice is issued in part to determine whether there are two or more responsible, capable SDVOSB or VOSB firms that can perform this requirement, and to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.
To be eligible for award under the anticipated set-aside, a firm must: Be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of response and award; Hold a current certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an SDVOSB or VOSB in accordance with 13 CFR Part 128; and Meet the small business size standard for NAICS code 238220 ($19.0 million average annual receipts).
5. INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM INTERESTED FIRMS Interested SDVOSB and VOSB firms are requested to submit a capability package that includes the following: Company Information: Legal business name, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE code, physical and mailing addresses, website, and primary point of contact (name, title, telephone number, and email address); Business Status and Certifications: Small business size under NAICS 238220, SBA SDVOSB or VOSB certification status (including certification number and expiration date, if applicable), and any other socio-economic designat
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Ognian D. Ivanov · Contracting Officer · [email protected] · 210-694-6302
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 238220, a business counts as small if it has no more than $19.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $84.6 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.
Who can bid: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) set-aside
SDVOSB set-asides are for small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, certified by the SBA.
How to get certified: SDVOSB certification guide. All open Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) set-asides.
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