The document outlines a solicitation for Critical Air Monitoring Services at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH) in Tampa, Florida. Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs under solicitation number 36C24825Q0097, this request is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contract, anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order, includes critical room checks and HEPA filter changes, with performance expected to start from December 1, 2024, and extend for five years. The submission deadline for quotes is November 20, 2024.
Prospective offerors must be verified SDVOSBs and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission. The evaluation criteria include price, technical approach, training/certifications, past performance, and compliance with subcontracting limitations. A site visit is scheduled for November 13, 2024, to facilitate bidders' understanding of the requirements. This solicitation emphasizes the government’s commitment to utilizing veteran-owned businesses while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and standards throughout the contracting process.
The DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the contractor tasked with air monitoring and maintenance of critical and non-critical rooms at the James A. Haley Veterans Administration Medical Center and the Primary Care Annex in Tampa, Florida. The contractor must provide comprehensive environmental testing of air quality, temperature, and humidity in 245 designated spaces, consisting of 106 critical and 139 non-critical rooms. Critical rooms will undergo bi-annual testing while non-critical rooms will be tested annually. The contractor is also responsible for changing HEPA filters annually in designated facilities, and testing, calibrating, and certifying eight ISO 5 biological hoods semi-annually, ensuring compliance with VA and NSF/ANSI standards.
The PWS details mandatory reporting requirements, maintenance schedules, technician qualifications, and protocols for compliance with safety regulations. Further, contractors must ensure timely reporting of service completion, maintain safety standards, and provide necessary documentation for training and certifications of all personnel involved. The emphasis is on maintaining optimum functioning of air quality systems to ensure patient safety, alongside stringent adherence to established environmental regulations. This contract underscores the VA's commitment to quality health care environment standards through rigorous monitoring and compliance.