Q702--Med Gas Inspection
ID: 36C24126Q0053Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

TECHNICAL MEDICAL SUPPORT (Q702)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking bids for Medical Gas Inspection Services at the Togus VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Augusta, Maine. This procurement, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requires comprehensive inspections of medical gas systems in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 (2024 edition) and Joint Commission standards, covering a base year and four optional years. The services are critical for ensuring the safety and compliance of medical gas systems, which include sources, alarm panels, and outlets across multiple departments within the facility. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by November 20, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Kenya R. Mitchell at Kenya.Mitchell1@va.gov or by phone at 860-666-6951.

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    Kenya R MitchellContract Specialist
    (860) 666-6951
    Kenya.Mitchell1@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking bids for Medical Gas Inspection Services at the Togus VAMC in Augusta, Maine. This solicitation, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requires comprehensive medical gas inspections in compliance with NFPA 99 (2024 edition) and the Joint Commission. The contract includes a base year and four option years, covering inspections of medical gas sources, alarm panels, zone valve boxes, and outlets. Contractors must provide detailed reports of discrepancies, repair plans, and ensure all work is certified by licensed ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Inspectors and ASSE 6030 Medical Gas Verifiers. Bidders will be evaluated on price, technical capability, past performance, and certification, with the award going to the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price. Quotes are due by November 20, 2025.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking Medical Gas Inspection Services for the Togus VAMC in Augusta, Maine. This combined synopsis/solicitation, issued as an RFQ, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contract includes a base year and four option years, with services to be completed annually in compliance with NFPA 99 (2024 edition) and Joint Commission standards. The scope of work involves comprehensive inspections of medical gas sources, alarm panels, zone valve boxes, outlets/inlets, and specialized testing for oxygen particulate and medical air dewpoint. All work must be performed by licensed ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Inspectors and ASSE 6030 Medical Gas Verifiers. Quotes will be evaluated based on price, technical capability, past performance, and certification, with award going to the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price. Responses are due by November 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST.
    The Maine VA Medical Center's 2025 inventory details medical gas components across Building 200 and Building 207. Building 200 includes 22 departments with 136 area alarms, 767 outlets/inlets, of which 745 (97%) were tested. Key departments in Building 200 include Emergency Department, Oncology & Infusion, and Surgical Services. Building 207, encompassing Hospice, Nursing Home, and Alzheimer's Unit, has 7 departments with 15 area alarms, 282 outlets/inlets, and 276 (97%) tested. The total inventory for both buildings combines to 29 departments, 151 area alarms, 1049 outlets/inlets, with 1021 (97%) successfully tested. This inventory provides a comprehensive overview of the medical gas infrastructure, crucial for facility management and compliance.
    The solicitation for Medical Gas Inspection at Togus VAMC (36C24126Q0053) outlines a one-year base contract with four optional years, focusing solely on system inspections. Corrective work identified during inspections will be handled via separate purchase orders or quotes, not within the initial proposal. The document clarifies that 100% of outlets require annual testing and compliance with NFPA 99, 2024 edition, for cross-connection verification and purity testing. While specific manufacturer details are not provided, an inventory list is attached to assist bidders in determining time on-site and identifying quantities of patient terminals, area alarms, zone valves, master alarms, and source equipment across Buildings 200, 200E, 207, and two bulk oxygen systems.
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