The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a contractor to perform testing and certification of mechanical systems at the El Paso VA Healthcare System. The primary objective is to engage a skilled and experienced vendor to inspect, verify, test, and certify various building systems, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and guidelines. This includes medical gas systems and ventilation testing in designated pressure rooms, adhering to NFPA and ASHRAE standards. The contract, valued at $19.5 million, is structured as a base year plus four option years, with the potential for the government to add unforeseen rooms or services during each period. Contractors must comply with extensive safety, quality control, and record-keeping requirements. Technical questions are due by August 12th, 2024, with submissions closing on August 21st, 2024. The evaluation of proposals will consider technical capability, past performance, and price, with the government prioritizing a competitive best-value selection.

This document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation concerning the testing and certification of mechanical systems, aimed at service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBC). It originates from the Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contracting Office 17, located in San Antonio, Texas. The primary purpose of the amendment is to extend the deadline for quote submissions to August 23, 2024, at 5:00 PM Central Time. The original solicitation number is 36C25724Q0845, and it falls under the Product Service Code Z1DA, related to maintenance and repair. The amendment emphasizes the importance of acknowledging receipt before the new deadline, with specified methods for submission. Overall, it reflects the VA’s ongoing efforts to engage with small businesses while adhering to federal procurement processes.

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