NTX Steam Trap Monitoring

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued solicitation 36C25727Q0033 for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to standardize and monitor the steam trap population at the Dallas VA Medical Center Campus. This total set-aside for VIP-listed Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) involves the survey, tagging, and baselining of approximately 673 steam traps, followed by the 100 percent replacement of the verified population with quick-change trap-station assemblies. The contractor is required to install and maintain a continuous wireless failure monitoring system, perform semiannual preventive maintenance and dual-method testing, and execute authorized repairs under a Not-to-Exceed allowance. The scope specifically excludes the central boiler plant. The contract spans a base year from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods, totaling a five-year period of performance. Award will be based on a combination of technical approach, price, and past performance, with a heavy emphasis on the contractor's ability to provide a quantified pre-project baseline report and a detailed phasing plan. Compliance with OSHA safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout and confined space requirements, as well as The Joint Commission's life safety standards and NFPA 70, is mandatory. Proposals must be submitted in two separate PDF volumes by November 4, 2026, including a redacted technical volume to ensure an unbiased evaluation.