The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for a services contract to perform a boiler condition assessment at the Portland VA Medical Center in Portland, OR. The contractor will be required to inspect and test the boilers and ancillary equipment, provide a detailed report of findings and recommendations, and calculate the remaining life expectancy of the boilers. The contract will be awarded to a small business with a NAICS code of 541380. • The contractor must have experience in performing boiler condition assessments and have a professional engineering firm on their team. • The contractor must provide a detailed list of information required for the inspection and develop a schedule for the inspection. • The contractor must visually inspect the boilers and ancillary equipment, perform non-destructive testing, and provide a report of findings and recommendations. • The contractor must calculate the remaining life expectancy of the boilers based on the thickness measurements and data obtained. • The contractor must provide a draft report within 7 days of completion of the inspection and a final report after approval by the VA.