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J045--FY27 Boilers Maintenance & Testing

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248) · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking services for boiler maintenance and testing at a VA facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is classified under PSC code J045, which covers plumbing, heating, and waste disposal equipment work. The work typically involves preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs to ensure boiler systems operate safely and efficiently in support of VA healthcare operations.

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both the announcement of the opportunity and the actual solicitation document—contractors can respond based on the information provided here and in any attached files.

Key facts

Who can bid

Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that are certified in the VA's VetBiz system or the Small Business Administration's certification portal may bid. The NAICS code 238220 has a size standard of $19.0 million in average annual receipts.

To qualify, your business must:

• Be at least 51% unconditionally owned by one or more service-disabled veterans
• Have one or more service-disabled veterans manage daily operations and make long-term decisions
• Be "small" under the NAICS 238220 size standard

If you are not currently SDVOSB-certified, you cannot receive award under this set-aside. Joint ventures are permitted if the SDVOSB partner meets the performance of work requirements under FAR 19.301-1. Mentor-protégé arrangements may also apply—see the solicitation for specifics.

How to put together a competitive bid

Verify your certification first. Log into VetBiz or SAM.gov to confirm your SDVOSB status is active and matches your SAM entity registration.

Understand the technical requirements. Boiler maintenance and testing contracts typically require licensed technicians, EPA Section 608 certification for refrigerant handling (if applicable), and compliance with ASME boiler and pressure vessel codes. See the solicitation for exact scope, equipment list, and performance standards.

Price for Puerto Rico logistics. The place of performance in San Juan introduces unique cost factors: shipping of specialized parts, local labor rates, hurricane season preparedness, and potential travel for non-local staff. Factor these into your loaded labor rates and material markups.

Demonstrate relevant experience. VA facilities require strict adherence to healthcare environment protocols—infection control, safety, and minimal disruption to clinical operations. Past performance on federal, healthcare, or boiler-specific contracts strengthens your proposal.

Address the evaluation factors. Combined Synopsis/Solicitations are often evaluated on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis or a trade-off between price and non-price factors. See the solicitation for the precise evaluation methodology.

Submit through SAM.gov. Ensure your entity registration is active and your representations and certifications are current.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C24827Q0061—this notice summary does not include all clauses, attachments, or detailed specifications.

2. Note the deadline: Responses are due November 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EDT. SAM.gov timestamps govern; late submissions are not accepted.

3. Download all documents and submit questions through the SAM.gov Q&A function if clarification is needed, allowing time for agency response before the deadline.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →