J045--Boiler Water Treatment and Commissioning Services

Contract 36C26026P0174 was awarded to Sterileco LLC of Indianapolis, Indiana, for boiler water treatment and commissioning services at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. The contract, valued at 40,000.00 dollars, was issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20 and is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238220. The period of performance for these specialized facility operations is 90 days. The scope of work requires the contractor to perform water quality analysis, including testing for pH, dissolved solids, hardness, alkalinity, silica, and chlorides, while ensuring all activities comply with manufacturer specifications to maintain warranty eligibility. Technical requirements mandate that personnel hold active certifications from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors or an equivalent national accrediting body. The award was determined through a best-value trade-off process evaluating technical capabilities, past performance, and total price. Compliance is governed by various FAR and VAAR clauses, including mandatory adherence to Service Contract Act wage determinations for King and Snohomish Counties, Washington.