Z2DA--519-20-200 VABS Replace Boiler Plant Solicitation 36C25726B0006

The solicitation for the Z2DA--519-20-200 VABS Replace Boiler Plant, identified by number 36C25726B0006, was posted on April 21, 2026, with six amendments issued through July 30, 2026, and a response deadline of August 17, 2026. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under FAR 19.14, with NAICS code 237130, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, Texas, and performance required at Big Spring, Texas. Offerors are solely responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all amendments, clarifications, and updates; failure to do so will render a proposal non-responsive without recourse. The solicitation operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, with award based strictly on conformance, responsiveness, and lowest price, with no considerations for technical approach, past performance, or management plan. The scope of work involves the installation, commissioning, and testing of boiler plant systems, including steam generation, controls, instrumentation, and safety interlocks, with deliverables requiring manufacturer literature, operating manuals, as-built drawings, test reports, and compliance documentation per ASME, ANSI, NFPA, IPC, and VA-specific standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the job site, governed by FAR 52.246-12 and other standards including NEC and NFPA 99, with testing requirements such as insulation-resistance checks, thermographic surveys, and functional performance validation. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via VA’s EIPP system through the Tungsten Network; no WAWF or other alternatives are permitted. Contract administration is overseen by COR Horacio Fernandez. Special requirements under the VA Veterans First Contracting Program mandate that no more than 85% of non-material payments be made to non-SDVOSB subcontractors in general construction and 75% in special trade construction, with all SDVOSB subcontractors required to be SBA-certified and a certificate of compliance submitted. Joint ventures are permitted but must comply with 13 CFR §128.402, and VAAR 819.70 supersedes any conflicting SBA rules. Proposals must