J045--PMI Boiler Inspection -w/wd, Base+4, POP 4/24/2026 - 4/23/2031

The contract is for Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) services for boilers at the Carl T. Hayden Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, under the Department of Veterans Affairs, awarded through a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 238220. The period of performance spans five years, from March 30, 2026, to March 29, 2031, structured as a base year with four option years, each extending the service period by one year. The scope includes inspection and maintenance of multiple boilers totaling 200HP, 400HP, and four AERCOS units, with rental options for backup boilers included in the base and all option periods. All work must comply with manufacturer specifications, the National Board Inspection Code, OSHA standards, and VA 1810 Boiler and Boiler Plant Operation Guidelines, with specific technical tests required such as burner combustion settings, safety valve testing, gas leak checks, and interlock verification. Semi-annual safety device testing must be documented and reported. The contract is awarded based on a best-value trade-off, not lowest price technically acceptable, evaluating technical approach, experience, past performance, price, certifications, and administrative compliance. Mandatory certifications include ASME, NBIC, OSHA, Arizona ROC C-74 license, and welder stamps (S, U, R), with full documentation required in the proposal. The contracting office is the Network Contracting Office 22 of the Department of Veterans Affairs, based in Mesa, Arizona, with Contract Specialist Jessica Brooks serving as the primary point of contact. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email by the deadline, in PDF format, and cannot be submitted via fax or any other portal; manual submissions are not accepted. Invoices must be submitted exclusively through the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System (EIPPS), with payment processed via Electronic Funds Transfer in compliance with SAM requirements. Subcontracting is limited under VAAR 852.219-75, prohibiting payment to non-certified subcontractors of more than 50% of the total contract value for service-related work, excluding material costs. The offeror must maintain current SAM registration, provide completed VA forms, W-9, and certifications verifying SDVOSB status through SBA’s certification database. The government retains authority to inspect and accept services at the destination, with final responsibility for quality and compliance resting