J065--Medical Gas System Inspection and Testing

This pre-solicitation notice, identified by Solicitation Number 36C25226Q0390, is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Medical Gas System Inspection and Testing services. The contracting office is located in Milwaukee, WI, with the place of performance at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center in Hines, IL. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The Product Service Code is J065, and the NAICS Code is 811210. Responses are due by May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The point of contact for this solicitation is Robert Ruska, the Contracting Officer, at Robert.Ruska@va.gov.

This government Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outlines a five-year Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for medical gas system inspection, testing, documentation, repairs, and emergency services at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center in Hines, IL. The contract, solicited under FAR Parts 12 and 13, is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a NAICS code of 811210 and a size standard of $34 Million. The scope of work includes comprehensive testing of source equipment, alarms, outlets, flexible connections, and zone valves across Buildings 221, 200, and 128, adhering to VHA Directive 7515, NFPA-99, and other relevant standards. The contract has a minimum guarantee of $100.00 and a ceiling of $350,000.00. Key requirements include contractor certifications (ASSE 6010, 6020, 6030), electronic invoice submission via Tungsten Network, adherence to facility and security regulations, and strict protocols for unscheduled maintenance and emergency repairs requiring prior authorization. The solicitation specifies a site visit on April 28, 2026, and an offer due date of May 5, 2026.

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