RFQ H365--Medical Gas
ID: 36C24925Q0191Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350)

PSC

INSPECTION- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (H365)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/66f5df8948f04b1781c6cda96d8456b1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) to provide medical gas inspection services for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, specifically at the Nashville and Murfreesboro campuses. The contract, which is set to be awarded on or about April 1, 2025, and will run through February 28, 2026, requires comprehensive inspections of medical gas and vacuum systems to ensure compliance with industry standards such as those set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to utilizing veteran-owned businesses for critical healthcare infrastructure services, ensuring the integrity and safety of medical equipment in VA facilities. Interested contractors should contact Kristie Collins at kristie.collins@va.gov or 423-461-7935, with the solicitation expected to be published around March 13, 2025, and responses due by March 25, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kristie CollinsContracting Specialist
    (423) 461-7935
    kristie.collins@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24925Q0191.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for a contract regarding medical gas inspection services at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, specifically for Nashville and Murfreesboro campuses. The solicitation is set to be published around March 13, 2025, with a response deadline of March 25, 2025. This contract will be exclusively available to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and is aimed to run from April 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026. The scope of work includes comprehensive inspections of medical gas and vacuum systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards such as NFPA and JCAHO. Contractors must have qualified personnel, submit timely reports of inspections, and properly maintain and document equipment condition. The entire project emphasizes the need for experienced Field Service Engineers equipped to uphold high standards for safety and utility maintenance. Overall, the solicitation underscores the VA's commitment to utilizing veteran-owned businesses for critical healthcare infrastructure services, thereby enhancing operational capacity and safeguarding medical equipment integrity in VA facilities.
    RFQ 36C24925Q0191(1).pdf
    The government document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) for medical gas inspection services required at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) facilities from April 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026. The project is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The contractor must ensure compliance with industry standards, including those set by the National Fire Protection Association and other governing bodies related to medical systems. The scope of work comprises a comprehensive inspection, including contamination testing and maintenance of medical gas and vacuum systems across two campuses. The total budget for this contract is approximately $11.5 million, with invoices to be submitted electronically, along with documentation detailing scheduled inspections and repairs. The contractor is tasked with providing certified personnel to perform these services and must notify the contracting officer of any equipment defects within 24 hours. The document also specifies the limitations on subcontracting, ensuring a significant portion of the work remains with qualified SDVOSBs. This RFQ illustrates the government's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses while ensuring strict adherence to safety and operational standards for healthcare services.
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