VA Intent to Sole Source Baltimore VAMC Steam System Preventive Maintenance Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award an open-market sole-source contract to Vicinity Energy Baltimore Corporation for annual steam system preventive maintenance. The scope includes maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, and emergency call-back services for the steam system at the Baltimore VA Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. The contractor will provide a two-person crew for eight hours every two weeks, totaling 416 labor hours per year, to perform tasks such as steam trap surveys, valve cleaning, component inspections, and leak repair. Additionally, the contractor must supply all required parts and respond to emergency service calls within five hours. While this notice is not a competitive solicitation, all responsible sources may submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirement. Capability statements and supporting documentation must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Patricia Thai at [email protected] by November 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST, referencing announcement number 36C24527Q0048. The government will review all submissions solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The period of performance is one year from the award date, with potential option-year periods.