Y1DA -- 657 - 26 - 109JB , Upgrade Master Boiler Program Logic Controls l STL

2026-11-03

Request for Information ( RFI ) 36C25526Q0080 , Title of Project : Upgrade Master Boiler Program Logic Controls l STL , Project # 657 - 26 - 109JB . This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY . It is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ) to award a contract . Responses will not be considered as proposals , nor will any award be made to any parties responding to the sources sought announcement . The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is to conduct market research to locate interested , experienced and potential qualified constructions firms capable of completing this project . Firm must identify their socio - economic status for NAICS Code 238220 , Plumbing , Heating , and Air - Conditioning Contractors . The appropriate North American Industry Classification System ( NAICS ) code for this acquisition is 238220 with the applicable business size of $ 19 . 0 million . The project cost range is between $ 250 , 000 . 00 to $ 500 , 000 . 00 GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK : The existing boiler control system relies on outdated hardware and software that are no longer supported , increasing the risk of failure and limiting maintainability . This project upgrades the Plant Master Panel , three boiler PLCs , and SCADA system to modern , supported platforms , improving system reliability , safety , and integration . The following outlines the SOW for the different components : Plant Master Panel SOW : Replace the existing PLC with a CompactLogix 5000 Series PLC and 5069 I / O modules . Replace existing PanelView HMI with a PanelView Plus 7 Graphic Terminal . Provide updated electrical drawings and integrate all new components into the existing panel . Program the new PLC and establish communication with each boiler , auxiliary equipment , and the SCADA system . Boiler PLC SOW : For each of the three boilers : Remove the existing obsolete PLC and replace it with a CompactLogix 5000 Series PLC and 5069 I / O modules . Replace the existing PanelView HMI with a PanelView Plus 7 Graphic Terminal . Provide updated electrical drawings and integrate all new components into the existing panel . Program the new PLC and establish communication with each boiler , auxiliary equipment , and the SCADA system . Upgrade Obsolete O2 PCC - III - Z000 to Latest PCC - IV - Z000 Control SCADA system SOW : Replace the existing Windows 7 - based Dell PC with a modern PC operating on Windows 11 . Replace the obsolete printer with a new Canon All - in - One Inkjet printer . Replace the obsolete Ethernet switch with a new SonicWall switch . Install and license iFIX v2024 SCADA software . Maintain use of existing Ethernet cable runs between the Master Panel , Boiler Panels , Switch , and SCADA system . d . Migration Cutover SOW : A phased cutover plan shall be developed and implemented to minimize system downtime . This plan is designed to avoid downtime during SCADA migration , limit downtime to one boiler at a time during boiler PLC upgrades and restrict full system downtime to the Plant Master Panel migration only . The plan shall include the following steps : 1 . Install the new SCADA PC and run iFIX 2024 in parallel with the existing system . 2 . Download PLC programs to new PLCs prior to cutover . 3 . Simulate the new SCADA application on iFIX 2024 . 4 . Coordinate and execute cutover for each boiler PLC individually . 5 . Migrate hardware and monitor performance . 6 . Allow time between boiler migrations to validate functionality . 7 . Repeat for all three boiler systems . 8 . Schedule and execute cutover for the Plant Master Panel . 9 . Migrate hardware and monitor system performance . The contractor shall furnish all labor , supervision , materials , products , tools , equipment , temporary structures and any other resources necessary to complete the work as described in this SOW , whether specifically listed or implied by the scope . The contractor shall provide a high level of quality and workmanship . The contractor is responsible for the removal and disposal of any project - related equipment and materials . 3 . Note : Contractor to abide by all work & requirements set in the final release for construction project specifications . 4 . Project shall conform to all Records Management and Privacy Language . Deliverable : The construction contractor will do all work in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications related to project number 657 - 26 - 109JB , Upgrade Master Boiler Program Logic Controls at the St Louis Jefferson Barracks , MO . VAMC . END OF SCOPE OF WORK . The Government is not obligated , nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought Synopsis Request . This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the VA to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract , nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach . The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued .  If interested in this opportunity , please provide Capability Statement via email . The Capability Statement is designed to inform the Department of Veteran Affairs of any prospective construction contractors ' project execution capabilities . The submission is limited to 10 pages which shall include the following information : 1 ) Offeror ' s name , address , point of contact , phone number , e - mail address , and DUNS number ; 2 ) Offeror ' s interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued ; 3 ) Offeror ' s capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity and comparable work performed within the past 5 years - brief description of the project , customer name , timeliness of performance , customer satisfaction , and dollar value of the project ) - provide at least 1 no more than 3 examples ; 4 ) Offeror ' s CVE certification if a Veteran owned business ; 5 ) Please provide Socio - economic status for NAICS code 238220 , Plumbing , Heating , and Air - Conditioning Contractors and provide percentage of self - performed labor your company can perform for this type of project ; 6 ) Offeror ' s Joint Venture information if applicable - existing and potential ; 7 ) Offeror ' s Bonding Capability in the form of a letter from Surety providing bonding level per contract and aggregate . Notice to Potential Offerors : All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management ( SAM located on the web at www . sam . gov ). It is desirable that any Offeror has completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application ( ORCA ). Additionally , all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Small Business Administration located at Veteran Small Business Certification ( sba . gov ).  Submittal Information : Responses shall indicate the RFQ # 36C25526Q0080 , Title of Project : Upgrade Master Boiler Program Logic Controls , Project # 657 - 26 - 109JB . Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned . All interested Offerors should submit information by e - mail to : maria . hoover @ va . gov and kevin . mahoney3 @ va . gov . All information submissions should be received no later than 2 : 00 pm CDT on Wednesday , December 10 , 2025 . No questions will be accepted for this RFI , no site visits are authorized , and there is no additional technical information available . END OF RFI . 36C25526Q0080 Sources Sought Notice for Marion Project : Upgrade Master Boiler Program Logic Controls , Project # 657 - 26 - 109JB .

Kansas

2026-04-08