R428--FY25 Respirator Fit and Testing Training Services at VACHS
ID: 36C24825Q0119Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: INDUSTRIAL HYGIENICS (R428)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified businesses to provide Respirator Fit and Testing Training Services at various locations across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The services required include quantitative and qualitative fit testing, training on respirator selection and maintenance, hazard assessments, and compliance with OSHA standards, with an emphasis on delivering bilingual training in both English and Spanish. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to ensuring safety and compliance within its facilities. Interested parties must submit their qualifications, including company information and evidence of capability, to Contract Specialist Eunice Bones at eunice.bones@va.gov by 16:00 PM EST on November 22, 2024, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eunice BonesContract Specialist
    (407) 646-4143
    eunice.bones@va.gov
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    The Presolicitation Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks market research for Respirator Fit and Testing Training Services to be provided across multiple locations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This notice, marked as a Sources Sought Notice, is not a solicitation or request for bids but aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of performing these services under NAICS Code 541690. Services needed include quantitative and qualitative fit testing, training on respirator selection and maintenance, and compliance with OSHA standards. Interested parties must submit qualifications including company information, prior contract experience, and proof of capability, with a deadline for responses by November 22, 2024. The selected contractor will need to demonstrate the ability to offer bilingual training and conduct training both on-site and off-site. The notice also emphasizes the importance of firms being registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). This initiative underlines the VA's commitment to complying with safety regulations and ensuring qualified services are provided to its facilities.
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