Federal · SAM.gov · Palo Alto, CA

VA Palo Alto Boiler Plant Services

Department of Veterans AffairsIssuing agency·Palo Alto, CA·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Oct 12, 2026·Posted Sep 28, 2026

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AI takeaways

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract for Burner Management System Controls Maintenance at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, CA, with work also performed at Livermore and Menlo Park divisions.
Bids are due by October 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT, and the contract has a base period from December 3, 2026, to December 2, 2027, with three one-year options extending to December 2, 2030.
The estimated cost is $19 Million.
The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to inspect, calibrate, and repair all Burner Management System (BMS) controls for nine boilers (water tube and fire tube) on a semi-annual basis, including annual source testing and BEI inspections.
The procurement method is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
Requirement: At a minimum C-4 Boiler, Hot-Water and Steam Fitting License is required for installation, service, and repairs and R-Stamp Certification is required for repairing or altering boilers, confirming that pressure-retaining items are repaired, welded, or modified according to strict safety standards of National Board Inspection Code (NBIC).
Requirement: Contractor shall be certified to maintain/repair the burner management systems listed in this Performance Work Statement for the various boilers at the three VA locations.
Requirement: Contractor shall have technical training, track records of working experience in maintenance, inspection, testing and repairing of Boilers and Burner Management System of water tube and fire tube Boilers for a minimum of five (5) years for similar size and type of boilers as under this contract.

Pre-bid: Oct 1
Licence: C-4 Boiler, Hot-Water and Steam Fitting…
Method: Combined Synopsis/Solicitati…
Documents: 5 files

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Cynthia Diezel

cynthia.diezel@va.govEmail (916) 923-4567Phone

Location:

Palo Alto, CA

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Notice

9e5ed90e6fd940119c330a4902dcc446

36C26126Q0756

Method

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Documents

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What this bid is asking for

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Provide all labor, materials, and equipment to inspect, calibrate, and repair Burner Management System (BMS) controls for nine boilers across three VA Palo Alto divisions on a semi-annual basis.
Perform annual source testing and submit reports to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for VAPAHCS permit compliance.
Conduct annual BEI (Boiler Efficiency Institute) inspections based on the VHA Boiler and Plant Device Safety Device Testing Manual and provide reports of findings and recommendations.
Respond to emergency service requests within 24 hours and provide unscheduled maintenance and repair services as authorized by the COR.
Provide a contract manager and qualified technicians with a minimum of five years of experience on similar boilers, holding required C-4 and R-Stamp certifications.

Requirements

From the documents

Licence: C-4 Boiler, Hot-Water and Steam Fitting License and R-Stamp Certification

Posted Scope of Work

Reference the Performance Work Statement

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The contractor shall service nine boilers for maximum efficiency at all firing ranges, including 3 x Nebraska 1045 hp Water tube Boilers at Palo Alto Division, 3 x Unilux 250 hp Fire tube Boilers at Livermore Division, and 3 x Nebraska 594 hp Water tube Boilers at Menlo Park Division. Services include a general review of boiler equipment operation, inspection of hardware and burner components, resetting fuel/air ratios, performing annual Source Testing and providing reports to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and providing full BEI inspections. The contractor must also perform scheduled inspections, review burner operation with VA operators, advise on upgrades, review burner part inventory, and provide a service schedule. Unscheduled maintenance and emergency repair services are also within scope.

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Questions & answers

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What is the place of performance for this contract?

The place of performance is Palo Alto, CA, with work also at the Livermore Division (4951 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550) and Menlo Park Division (795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025).

When are bids due?

Bids are due by October 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.

What is the estimated cost of this procurement?

The estimated cost is $19 Million.

What licenses or certifications must the contractor hold?

At a minimum, a C-4 Boiler, Hot-Water and Steam Fitting License and an R-Stamp Certification are required.

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Award

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Sep 28, 2026

Descriptions

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Last Modified Date: Sep 28, 2026

Modified Date

Sep 28, 2026

Response Date

Oct 12, 2026

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Response Time Zone

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100163852

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Email: cynthia.diezel@va.gov
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History

Links

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Opportunity Id

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Department

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Posted Date

Sep 28, 2026

Categorized By

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Detail Fetched

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History Fetched

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Point Of Contact

Type: primary
Email: cynthia.diezel@va.gov
Phone: 9169234567
Full Name: Cynthia Diezel

Description Text

Reference the Performance Work Statement

Resources Fetched

Yes

Response Dead Line

Oct 12, 2026

Full Parent Path Name

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)

Place Of Performance

City

Code: 55282
Name: Palo Alto

State

Code: CA
Name: California

Country

Code: USA
Name: UNITED STATES

Solicitation Number

36C26126Q0756

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Federal · SAM.gov · Palo Alto, CA

VA Palo Alto Boiler Plant Services

Department of Veterans AffairsIssuing agency·Palo Alto, CA·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Oct 12, 2026·Posted Sep 28, 2026

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AI takeaways

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract for Burner Management System Controls Maintenance at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, CA, with work also performed at Livermore and Menlo Park divisions.
Bids are due by October 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT, and the contract has a base period from December 3, 2026, to December 2, 2027, with three one-year options extending to December 2, 2030.
The estimated cost is $19 Million.
The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to inspect, calibrate, and repair all Burner Management System (BMS) controls for nine boilers (water tube and fire tube) on a semi-annual basis, including annual source testing and BEI inspections.
The procurement method is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
Requirement: At a minimum C-4 Boiler, Hot-Water and Steam Fitting License is required for installation, service, and repairs and R-Stamp Certification is required for repairing or altering boilers, confirming that pressure-retaining items are repaired, welded, or modified according to strict safety standards of National Board Inspection Code (NBIC).
Requirement: Contractor shall be certified to maintain/repair the burner management systems listed in this Performance Work Statement for the various boilers at the three VA locations.
Requirement: Contractor shall have technical training, track records of working experience in maintenance, inspection, testing and repairing of Boilers and Burner Management System of water tube and fire tube Boilers for a minimum of five (5) years for similar size and type of boilers as under this contract.

Pre-bid: Oct 1
Licence: C-4 Boiler, Hot-Water and Steam Fitting…
Method: Combined Synopsis/Solicitati…
Documents: 5 files

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Contact the buyer

Cynthia Diezel

cynthia.diezel@va.govEmail (916) 923-4567Phone

Location:

Palo Alto, CA

Open in Maps ↗

Notice

9e5ed90e6fd940119c330a4902dcc446

36C26126Q0756

Method

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Documents

Download zip

WD 2015-5641.pdfPDF

Preview Download

WD 2015-5623.pdfPDF

Preview Download

PWS- attachment- BEI test checklist- example.pdfPDF

Preview Download

QASP- BMS- boiler plant.pdfPDF

Preview Download

36C26126Q0756_1 Boiler Plant Services.pdfPDF

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What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Provide all labor, materials, and equipment to inspect, calibrate, and repair Burner Management System (BMS) controls for nine boilers across three VA Palo Alto divisions on a semi-annual basis.
Perform annual source testing and submit reports to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for VAPAHCS permit compliance.
Conduct annual BEI (Boiler Efficiency Institute) inspections based on the VHA Boiler and Plant Device Safety Device Testing Manual and provide reports of findings and recommendations.
Respond to emergency service requests within 24 hours and provide unscheduled maintenance and repair services as authorized by the COR.
Provide a contract manager and qualified technicians with a minimum of five years of experience on similar boilers, holding required C-4 and R-Stamp certifications.

Requirements

From the documents

Licence: C-4 Boiler, Hot-Water and Steam Fitting License and R-Stamp Certification

Posted Scope of Work

Reference the Performance Work Statement

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

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Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the place of performance for this contract?

The place of performance is Palo Alto, CA, with work also at the Livermore Division (4951 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550) and Menlo Park Division (795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025).

When are bids due?

Bids are due by October 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.

What is the estimated cost of this procurement?

The estimated cost is $19 Million.

What licenses or certifications must the contractor hold?

At a minimum, a C-4 Boiler, Hot-Water and Steam Fitting License and an R-Stamp Certification are required.

Full source recordEvery field SAM.gov published, untouched

Hit

9e5ed90e6fd940119c330a4902dcc446

Type

Code: k
Value: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Type

opportunity

Award

Awardee

Title

VA Palo Alto Boiler Plant Services

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Sep 28, 2026

Descriptions

Content: <p>Reference the Performance Work Statement</p>
Last Modified Date: Sep 28, 2026

Modified Date

Sep 28, 2026

Response Date

Oct 12, 2026

Modifications

Count: 1

Parent Notice Id

11a275bc12ac4947819abb33f1857d59

Response Time Zone

America/Los_Angeles

Response Date Actual

Oct 12, 2026

Solicitation Number

36C26126Q0756

Organization Hierarchy

Code

3600

Name

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Type

DEPARTMENT

Level

Status

active

Address

Country: "US"

Organization Id

100006568

Code

3600

Name

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Type

AGENCY

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

300000214

Code

36C261

Name

261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)

Type

OFFICE

Level

Status

active

Address

Zip: "95655"
City: "MATHER"
State: "CA"
Country: "USA"
Street Address: "10535 HOSPITAL WAY"

Organization Id

100163852

Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Title

VA Palo Alto Boiler Plant Services

Active

Yes

Detail

Type

Naics

Code: 238220
Type: primary

Title

VA Palo Alto Boiler Plant Services

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