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This is a sources sought notice, not a solicitation, for ceiling fan replacement. The VA is conducting market research to identify potential sources for operational supplies related to semi-automated packing equipment. Vendors must answer specific questions regarding their capabilities and meet requirements outlined in the attached statement of requirements. Responses are due by July 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The agreement, if awarded, will be for up to five years.

This amendment adds a section to the statement of work for the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of plumbing, heating, and waste disposal equipment. The scope of work includes semi-annual calibrations, combustion testing, safety device testing, and annual internal and external inspections of boilers located in different buildings. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, testing equipment, and supplies. Specific equipment and procedures are detailed in the attached VHA boiler and associated plant safety device testing manual. Additional work beyond the scope requires contracting officer approval. The contractor must have a laptop computer and required software to plug into and back up all settings in the PCIII controls and provide a back up flash drive to the plant supervisor. The contractor will not be accessing any sensitive VA information systems, these are boiler controls only. The contractor will provide calibration reports, a list of line items requiring parts replacement, and the costs for repairs. Internal inspections will be performed once a year, one boiler at a time, starting in early spring. External inspections under pressure will be performed in early fall. The inspector must be a commissioned National Board certified inspector, and the inspections will comply with the National Board inspection code ASME code. The contractor is responsible for providing all required inspections and certification documents, along with color pictures of the internals and externals of the boilers. All inspections will be scheduled through the boiler plant supervisor. The contractor will open the boilers water and firesides for two low-pressure boilers. The contractor will prepare the boiler and its auxiliary devices for an internal inspection by a contractor-supplied ASME board-certified inspector. Upon completion of the inspection, if any repairs are required, a written quote will be provided to the facility. No repairs will be made unless approved separately by the contracting officer. Once the boiler is inspected and/or repaired, the contractor will put the boiler back together, fill with water, fire up the unit, and perform an operational and combustion test on oil and gas, making any adjustments needed for proper operation. The contractor will be responsible for any gaskets and seals that may be required to put the boiler back together after inspection. The contractor will provide a service report and all combustion printouts to the contracting officer's representative (COR) upon completion of work. The contractor will sign in/out at the main boiler plant and will be escorted to the work site.