# BOILER USEFUL LIFE INSPECTION

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24624q1234

- Solicitation number: 36C24624Q1234
- Notice type: Solicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Awarded to Encorus Group Engineering, P.C.
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 246-Network Contracting Office 6 (36C246)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: J044 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Furnace, Steam Plant, and Drying Equipment; and Nuclear Reactors
- Set-aside: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside
- County: City of Richmond (FIPS 51760). https://abierto.us/counties/city-of-richmond-va-51760
- City: Richmond. https://abierto.us/cities/richmond-va-5167000
- First posted: August 8, 2024
- Last posted: August 22, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fb087faa6ab44027910bdd3c86fb3fe4/view

## Description

Page 4 of 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 36C24624Q1234 BOILER USEFUL LIFE INSPECTION 1. Are the Original Manufacturers Data Reports (ASME Forms), including all Power Piping Forms, available for each boiler? A: Will we have to locate the documents. 2. Are the last annual inspection reports available? If applicable, have all deficiencies been repaired and boiler certificates for integrity and operation been issued?

**A:** Yes have the last annual inspection reports, yes the deficiencies been repaired. 3. It is proposed that two boilers will be available the first week for inspection. If this changes due to government delays, can the contractor submit a change order to the contract?

**A:** Yes, two boilers will be available the first week. 4. Since the plant will be live during internal inspections, is it known that all energy sources (feedwater, gas, air and especially steam) can provide double valve protection without leaking by the 2nd valve?

**A:** Yes. 5. For the non-return valve and 2nd stop valve, has the free blow drain (valve in between the NRV and 2nd Stop Valve) been verified to have zero leak by the 2nd valve? A: Yes. 5. Is it going to be the responsibility of the VA to Lock Out/Tag Out each boiler? A: The VA and the contractor. 6. Who will be responsible for providing a Confined Space Chit & Air Monitoring? With training, will the VA provide a whole watch?  A: The contractor is responsible for the Confined Space and has to gas free the boiler interior. 7. Are the Steam drum and the Mud drum included in the inspection (for all 3 boilers)?

**A:** Yes, this is an internal and external inspection including the steam & mud drum. 8. Can you provide the lates inspection reports and any Non-Destructive Data?

**A:** Yes.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Encorus Group Engineering, P.C. (UEI WJMGN4NTYF25)
- Contract: 36C24624P1820, purchase order
- Obligated: $25,525.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 36C24624Q1234 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 36C246 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C24624P1820_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 8, 2024: Sources sought, due August 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 638dfe6be5ee47d18a06f96d3801f04f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/638dfe6be5ee47d18a06f96d3801f04f/view
- August 14, 2024: Presolicitation, due August 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice d0545be4e02942c89f8ea8d78f69ad20. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d0545be4e02942c89f8ea8d78f69ad20/view
- August 15, 2024: Solicitation, due August 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 321f84c3a76d45518df0c300b52a1162. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/321f84c3a76d45518df0c300b52a1162/view
- August 22, 2024: Solicitation, due August 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice fb087faa6ab44027910bdd3c86fb3fe4. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fb087faa6ab44027910bdd3c86fb3fe4/view

## Points of contact

- Warren A Pennil, Contract Specialist, warren.pennil@va.gov

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