H944--Steam Line Investigation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is issuing a Sources‑Sought Announcement to identify qualified contractors capable of performing a steam‑line investigation for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) in accordance with the attached draft Statement of Work. The effort falls under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air‑Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 M small‑business size standard, and will be set‑aside under the Service‑Based (H944) product/service code. Respondents must submit a capabilities statement that includes relevant experience (government and commercial), certifications, and evidence of ability to meet the technical requirements—such as compliance with NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, and applicable OSHA/OSHA‑1926 electrical and safety standards, and provision of detailed coordination/shop drawings, lockout/tagout procedures, and equipment layout. Small businesses, including SDVOSBs and VOSBs, must satisfy FAR 52.219‑14/‑27 subcontracting limits (minimum 50 % of personnel costs incurred by the concern) and disclose any subcontracting plans, percentages, and GSA contract numbers, if applicable. Responses are to be emailed to Contract Specialist Gary Christensen (gary.christensen@va.gov) no later than 1:00 p.m. PST on 9 Mar 2026, and must include: (1) socioeconomic status and SBA veteran‑small‑business registration status, (2) legal company name and SAM Unique Entity ID, (3) primary point‑of‑contact information, (4) a price estimate for the steam‑leak investigation CLIN, and (5) answers to the subcontracting questions outlined in the announcement. All information is preliminary, non‑binding, and will be used solely within the VA for procurement strategy development; no compensation will be provided for responses.

Notice ID

5d5a2b467f1e49c1a6e30deb2faab6bc

Solicitation Number

36C26126Q0435

NAICS Code

238220

Classification Code

H944