Replace Boiler Feed and Condensate Lines 610A4-26-202

The contract requires a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to replace boiler feed lines, condensate lines, associated valves, piping, and related materials inside Building 2 at the Fort Wayne VA Medical Center, including complete demolition and disposal of existing systems and installation of new systems to match existing configurations. The scope includes supplying all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision, with estimated quantities of 300 linear feet of pipe, 185 fittings, and 50 valves. All materials must be delivered in manufacturer-sealed containers with proper labeling showing manufacturer name, product type, batch number, instructions, and safety precautions; piping must be stored free of contaminants in dry, protected areas, and insulation must retain manufacturer labels. The work must comply with technical specifications for HVAC and boiler plant systems, painting, and steam piping under applicable sections including 23 21 11, 23 22 13, and 23 07 11, operating under a 15 PSI boiler plant pressure. The project has a 90-calendar-day performance period from notice to proceed and requires submission of two sets of electronic as-built drawings within 15 days after each phase and final acceptance, along with boiler maintenance data and operating instructions delivered 30 days prior to inspection. The contractor must maintain continuous on-site Contractor Quality Control personnel, appoint a Safety and Health Manager compliant with Specification 01 35 26, and ensure all personnel are vetted under VAAR 852.204-72 and adhere to CUI safeguarding standards per Executive Order 13556. Performance and payment bonds are required, and all construction materials must meet Buy American Act requirements. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price award with a pass/fail evaluation structure centered on strict compliance with socioeconomic requirements: the offeror must be a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business listed in the VIP database, maintain active SAM registration with current representations, and provide a legally binding Limitation on Subcontracting Certification under 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2); failure to submit this certification results in immediate disqualification. The government will evaluate pricing under the Buy American Act with price adjustments applied to foreign materials, and in case of a tie, preference is given to the offeror not requesting an exception. Post-award, the contractor must re-represent small business status per FAR 52.219-28 (